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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....in 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
...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....in 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
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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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... 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main...
... 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main...
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... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 111 Exploring the desktop...
... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 111 Exploring the desktop...
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...help you 160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems...habits 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
...help you 160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems...habits 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
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...this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY... button. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
...this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY... button. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ... the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ... the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should...
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...air vents, including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location ... ExpressCards®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
...air vents, including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location ... ExpressCards®. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to follow this ...instruction 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 confirm that may have...
...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to follow this ...instruction 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 confirm that may have...
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... more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that reduces the power required for 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the...
... more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that reduces the power required for 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the...
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... never lift the computer by 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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
... never lift the computer by 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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
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... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your select model...examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on your display are ...
... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your select model...examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on your display are ...
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... 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to 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; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 ...
... 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to 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; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 ...
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... not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can...
... not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can...
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... work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and... must have 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.
... work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and... must have 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.
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...10070; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ...information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you are using the computer for the first time...
...10070; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ...information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you are using the computer for the first time...
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... page 70. For information on using . 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main... were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 72. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer...
... page 70. For information on using . 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main... were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 72. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer...
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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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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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The ...
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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The ...
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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any 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... to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep.
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any 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... to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep.