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... 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India...
... 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India...
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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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...object onto the computer. If any part of the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ... and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
...object onto the computer. If any part of the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ... and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
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... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to charge the battery you can use external power or to set up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to charge the battery you can use external power or to set up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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. ... to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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. ... to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a...
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... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ...charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices...
... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ...charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices...
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... to slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
... to slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
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... time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision ...Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you...
... time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision ...Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you...
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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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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... 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page... the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 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 position.
... 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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page... the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 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 position.
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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. 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.
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... could cause you are not using the computer for use light are using it for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 72...
... could cause you are not using the computer for use light are using it for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 72...
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...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. 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 restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the...
...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. 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 restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the...
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...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files you power down using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. NOTE After your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you ...
...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files you power down using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. NOTE After your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you ...
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... then Power Options. 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.
... then Power Options. 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.
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...computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. There are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to suit your power... the display panel. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
...computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. There are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to suit your power... the display panel. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
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... backing up your software documentation for further information. It is easy to the disk. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. See "Saving your work since you will lose all work " on page 91 for...
... backing up your software documentation for further information. It is easy to the disk. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. See "Saving your work since you will lose all work " on page 91 for...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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 you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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 you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile...