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... approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
... approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
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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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.... Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 34 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most ...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction...
.... Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 34 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most ...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken ... 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. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken ... 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. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer...
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...charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are ...computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45.
...charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are ...computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45.
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...adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ...
...adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ...
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...on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for system operation and will be completely charged...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started Charging the main battery 47 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is time to recharge. Your ...
...on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for system operation and will be completely charged...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started Charging the main battery 47 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is time to recharge. Your ...
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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 and begin using it. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... 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 and begin using it. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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... using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Over a period of ...time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are designed to ensure that may appear on your screen ...
... using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Over a period of ...time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are designed to ensure that may appear on your screen ...
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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; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If ...is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down 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; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If ...is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu ...
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... can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on...
... can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on...
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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 total memory is displayed below ... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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 total memory is displayed below ... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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...its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off)...❖ 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. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you must turn ...
...its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off)...❖ 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. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you must turn ...
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... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 70. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to...
... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 70. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to...
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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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... be set separately for the options you want . 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.
... be set separately for the options you want . 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.
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... Options. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically...
... Options. The on/off the computer 73 2 Click Sleep. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically...