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...Japan 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...,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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 17 Approved Countries...
...Japan 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...,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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 17 Approved Countries...
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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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 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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...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
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... and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never...a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or ...
... and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never...a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or ...
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...click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your ... external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44. Setting up...
...click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your ... external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44. Setting up...
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...in a 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 remove a plug from... power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 a...
...in a 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 remove a plug from... power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 a...
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... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation... and will be used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the ...
... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation... and will be used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the ...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of .... Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of .... Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information...
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...Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Slot B is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 115. 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. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory...
...Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Slot B is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 115. 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. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory...
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... has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. Slot B is the top slot. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model...
... has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. Slot B is the top slot. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module is to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model...
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...) Removing 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely... 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.
...) Removing 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely... 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.
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... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external...
... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external...
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...that when you left it first saves the current state of the system 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 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...
...that when you left it first saves the current state of the system 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 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...
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... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. 76 Getting Started Turning... off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ ...
... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. 76 Getting Started Turning... off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 78 Getting Started 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. 78 Getting Started 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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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82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an 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 ...
82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an 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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... go into Sleep mode when you can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... go into Sleep mode when you can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...