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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. ...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 ...
...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. ...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 ...
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and ... fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to an authorized service center. Read...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and ... fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to an authorized service center. Read...
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... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Setting up your computer. The Windows® operating...may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external ...
... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Setting up your computer. The Windows® operating...may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external ...
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... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ...
... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
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..., or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a ...time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power ...
..., or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a ...time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power ...
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...panel. When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to turn on the palm rest to hold the ... brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do...
...panel. When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to turn on the palm rest to hold the ... brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do...
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Below are examples of some 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 all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This ...
Below are examples of some 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 all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This ...
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... module, or both. otherwise, 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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or...
... module, or both. otherwise, 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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or...
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... slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the...
... slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... out of computer (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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... out of computer (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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the...
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..., you are off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery.
..., you are off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery.
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...; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation ...mode does not require power to where you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the ...
...; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation ...mode does not require power to where you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the ...
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...80. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...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 . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ...
...80. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...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 . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ...
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... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
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.... Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer,... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
.... Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer,... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
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... feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory...
... feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory...