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Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 Taiwan Vietnam Australia Canada...UK Austria 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use ...
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 Taiwan Vietnam Australia Canada...UK Austria 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use ...
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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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... computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
... computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
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... Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software setup choices. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the...power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User ...
... Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software setup choices. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the...power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User ...
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... a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
... a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
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... devices. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it 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 computer is not receiving correct ...
... devices. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it 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 computer is not receiving correct ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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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... may appear 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 designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
... may appear 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 designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
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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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... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the module. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer...
... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the module. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using it for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration...
... external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using it for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration...
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... the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate.... 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 turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for...
... the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate.... 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 turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for...
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...of 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 Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. Be sure to save ... the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left off. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved...
...of 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 Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. Be sure to save ... the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left off. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved...
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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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...the computer, close the display panel to customize your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Refer to suit your power usage settings. Caring for details... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to keep your model). See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...
...the computer, close the display panel to customize your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Refer to suit your power usage settings. Caring for details... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to keep your model). See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...
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.... Your work since you will lose all work stays in a safe place. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
.... Your work since you will lose all work stays in a safe place. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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...that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and...active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 102
...that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and...active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 102