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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 not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
... 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 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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... Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any ...Safety and Comfort. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips 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 the computer.
... Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any ...Safety and Comfort. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips 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 the computer.
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...message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then restarts your software setup choices. 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 ... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement ...
...message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then restarts your software setup choices. 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 ... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement ...
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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...cable and AC adaptor Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or 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,...
... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...cable and AC adaptor Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or 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,...
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...applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the ...AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for information on ...
...applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the ...AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for information on ...
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... keyboard area before closing 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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn...
... keyboard area before closing 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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn...
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...to all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on... power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of time, and depending on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large...
...to all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on... power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of time, and depending on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large...
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... 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 memory module slot...
... 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 memory module slot...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory...
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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It 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 the computer for the first time, ...
It 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 the computer for the first time, ...
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... 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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer ... state of the desktop on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 ...
... 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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer ... state of the desktop on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 ...
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.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open ...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 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information ...
.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open ...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 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information ...
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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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... lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the ...its display panel or by opening the display panel. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 107. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows ...
... lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the ...its display panel or by opening the display panel. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 107. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows ...
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See "Saving your work stays in a safe place. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Label the backup copies clearly and ...
See "Saving your work stays in a safe place. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Label the backup copies clearly and ...
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...of other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 93 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 away from an AC outlet. You can... use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba...
...of other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 93 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 away from an AC outlet. You can... use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba...