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... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
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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 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
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... enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work ❖ Extreme heat, ...cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury ...
... enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work ❖ Extreme heat, ...cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury ...
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... 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 ...or internal components to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software. 1 ...
... 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 ...or internal components to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software. 1 ...
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 do so may damage...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a ...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 do so may damage...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a ...
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...more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 46 ...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting...
...more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 46 ...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel...
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel...
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... may not have selected all optical drives are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you turn on...
... may not have selected all optical drives are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you turn on...
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... 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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including...
... 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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including...
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... the additional memory module. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify...
... the additional memory module. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify...
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...module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ... (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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory...
...module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ... (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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory...
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... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for a while. It is off...
... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for a while. It is off...
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... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 72. 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...
... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 72. 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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... mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider...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 the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps...
... mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider...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 the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps...
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... if you want the computer 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...
... if you want the computer 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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any 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...
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any 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...
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...