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...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use 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...to the radio standard by 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico ...
...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use 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...to the radio standard by 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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... computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center.
... computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center.
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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 appropriate ... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 License Agreement and click...
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 appropriate ... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 License Agreement and click...
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...a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...Always confirm that 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 ...
...a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...Always confirm that 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 ...
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... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
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...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the... that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the... that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness...objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may vary ... slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer.
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness...objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may vary ... slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer.
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used...
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.... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing ...the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
.... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing ...the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
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... the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect... recognized the additional memory module. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
... the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect... recognized the additional memory module. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
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...(optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can...
...(optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can...
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... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your work.
... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your work.
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..., system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you left it, including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely... Getting Started 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...
..., system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you left it, including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely... Getting Started 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...
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... using the Hibernation or Shut down 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, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows®...mode. Factors 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep...
... using the Hibernation or Shut down 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, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows®...mode. Factors 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep...
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... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back...
... (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back...
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... important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
... important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...