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...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 Australia Canada ...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. ...
...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 Australia Canada ...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. ...
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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 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
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... a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. You should observe certain precautions to..., contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. It could result in damage or...
... a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. You should observe certain precautions to..., contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. It could result in damage or...
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... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of... 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 must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your...
... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of... 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 must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your...
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...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly...
...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly...
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... the power required for information on page 112 for system operation and will be used to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
... the power required for information on page 112 for system operation and will be used to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 and begin using it. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 and begin using it. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to accommodate all optical drives are examples of some of... the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Below are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you ...
... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to accommodate all optical drives are examples of some of... the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Below are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you ...
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...Down menu appears. 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; 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. Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and...
...Down menu appears. 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; 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. Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and...
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... the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using ...the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
... the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using ...the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
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... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System... computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System... computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work.
... disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work.
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... using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left off your computer, save...the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 again. ❖ ...
... using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left off your computer, save...the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 again. ❖ ...
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...on page 74. Be sure to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the ...save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory...
...on page 74. Be sure to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the ...save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... Options. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...
... Options. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be set separately 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...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be set separately 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...