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... lan function is not available 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 17 Approved ...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.
... lan function is not available 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 17 Approved ...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 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
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... Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
... Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
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... 106 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 107 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer .......108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Taking care of your battery 111 Safety precautions 111 Maintaining your battery 112 Disposing of used batteries 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 115 Exploring the desktop...
... 106 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 107 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer .......108 Inserting a charged battery 110 Taking care of your battery 111 Safety precautions 111 Maintaining your battery 112 Disposing of used batteries 113 Traveling tips 114 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 115 Exploring the desktop...
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...a hardware conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 Sound system problems 159 PC Card problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute 179 ...
...a hardware conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 Sound system problems 159 PC Card problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute 179 ...
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...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer...for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to an authorized service ...
...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer...for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to an authorized service ...
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To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up ... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next...
To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up ... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next...
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.... Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have ...been provided with your computer), or 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...
.... Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have ...been provided with your computer), or 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...
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..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ...in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ...in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
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...dots that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample ...display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Your display...
...dots that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample ...display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Your display...
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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; 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
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... module with the computer turned on page 110. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 55. Do not try to shut down the computer and open...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved.
... module with the computer turned on page 110. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 55. Do not try to shut down the computer and open...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved.
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...computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional...
...computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional...
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.... If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
.... If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have 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 the computer again, you ... disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
...off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have 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 the computer again, you ... disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 74. Be sure to save any open...programs and files you left 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 your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation...
... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 74. Be sure to save any open...programs and files you left 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 your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation...
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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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... 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power...
... 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power...
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... after which the computer automatically goes 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. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
... after which the computer automatically goes 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. To use any of all open programs and files to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
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... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...
... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...