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...Denmark Germany 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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
...Denmark Germany 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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
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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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Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Avoid...
Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Avoid...
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...until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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 description and click Next. 5 Click the ...Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to set up your software When you can use external power or 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 ...
...until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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 description and click Next. 5 Click the ...Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to set up your software When you can use external power or 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 ...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 42 Getting Started...cable to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 42 Getting Started...cable to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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...
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... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on your model) when the main... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC ...
... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on your model) when the main... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC ...
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... slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
... slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
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...To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the ...Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the...
...To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the ...Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the...
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...(optional) 49 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the ...
...(optional) 49 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the ...
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... page 55. 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 ...
... page 55. 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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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. 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. 54 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.
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. 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. 54 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.
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... it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware...
... it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware...
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...the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work,...
...the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work,...
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... 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode....Sleep: ❖ While in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where 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 the computer. Factors to memory, you were using Sleep, see...
... 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode....Sleep: ❖ While in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where 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 the computer. Factors to memory, you were using Sleep, see...
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... to be customized. 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
... to be customized. 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
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... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 glowing...
... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 glowing...
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... intervals. See your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. It is easy to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
... intervals. See your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. It is easy to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Many of other features that ... of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Many of other features that ... of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are...