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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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
... 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
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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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...optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Computer ... Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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...
...optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Computer ... Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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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To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you turn off the power again until ...
To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you turn off the power again until ...
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...Failure to the computer. 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, to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ... Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may damage the cord...
...Failure to the computer. 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, to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ... Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may damage the cord...
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...and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. ...See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
...and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. ...See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for you to...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for you to...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all possible configurations for the first time... is operated 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 thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology...
... intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all possible configurations for the first time... is operated 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 thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology...
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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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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.
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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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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... of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. Memory slots Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. Memory slots Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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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.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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.... ❖ 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or... 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 in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...
.... ❖ 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or... 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 in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...
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...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...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. If you left...
...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...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. If you left...
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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.
.... 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.
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... peripheral cables are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt ...opening the display panel. There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
... peripheral cables are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt ...opening the display panel. There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
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Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to put off backing up your hard disk suddenly ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to put off backing up your hard disk suddenly ...
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... efficiency. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for...
... efficiency. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for...