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... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore 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 the following table....Approved Countries/Regions for use for use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 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 ...
... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore 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 the following table....Approved Countries/Regions for use for use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 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 ...
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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 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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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to skin. 38 Getting Started ... could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of...
Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to skin. 38 Getting Started ... could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of...
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... name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to your computer. 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 password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer...
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...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always 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,...cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always 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,...cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...Glows blue or green (depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC... required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run...
...Glows blue or green (depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC... required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
... entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the... should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the... should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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. Getting Started 55 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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...) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
...) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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...command. ❖ 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ... Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and ...
...command. ❖ 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ... Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and ...
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... an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
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... or green (depending on your model). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 116. If you place the computer in which you can start up the computer from Sleep... opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer. Customizing your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 136.
... or green (depending on your model). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 116. If you place the computer in which you can start up the computer from Sleep... opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer. Customizing your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 136.
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... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84...
... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84...
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... of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of these ... aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it many times. 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer...
... of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of these ... aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it many times. 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer...