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... Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
... Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
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... Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
... Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
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... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
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... rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you turn on the computer for the ... Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you turn on the computer for the ... Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
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...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 the computer. Failure to... cord/cable to the computer 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 TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric ...
...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 the computer. Failure to... cord/cable to the computer 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 TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric ...
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...depending on your model). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model) when the main... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
...depending on your model). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model) when the main... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
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... lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...(TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may ... possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT ...
...(TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may ... possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT ...
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... module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting ...up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting ...up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
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... system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for a while.
... system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for a while.
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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... saved information, system settings are off. 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 on the 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... saved information, system settings are off. 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 on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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...sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ... and programs 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 the computer 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider...
...sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ... and programs 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 the computer 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider...
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.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
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... button until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
... button until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
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... details. ❖ Back up because it unless you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
... details. ❖ Back up because it unless you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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...so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many ...times. 93 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used, ...
...so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many ...times. 93 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used, ...