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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 Hong...
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 Hong...
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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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...efficiency. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 your work and entertainment can...system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
...efficiency. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 your work and entertainment can...system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
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... speakers that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The...
... speakers that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The...
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... may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to...
... may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to...
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... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that 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 caused ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that 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 caused ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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...computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting ...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
...computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting ...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
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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 hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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 hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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... usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the ... contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen will dim and you turn on your computer. Your computer's features ...
... usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the ... contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen will dim and you turn on your computer. Your computer's features ...
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... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 ...
... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the...
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...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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The...
...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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The...
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...computer 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode ...turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate...
...computer 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode ...turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate...
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...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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 where you left off the...mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open documents and programs to use and configure ...
...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the 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 where you left off the...mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open documents and programs to use and configure ...
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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 AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
... 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 enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
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... automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To...
... automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To...