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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 ... Germany Iceland 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. 17 Approved Countries...
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 ... Germany Iceland 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. 17 Approved Countries...
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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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... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your...
... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your...
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To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. See "Connecting ... Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer.
To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. See "Connecting ... Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer.
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... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp...
... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on...
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...applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main...the AC power supply. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 114 for the first ...
...applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main...the AC power supply. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 114 for the first ...
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... on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will... the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will... the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below...
... notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below...
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... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has...
... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has...
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...Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory...
...Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory...
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... (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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, ...
... (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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, ...
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... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional...
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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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you will not be using the .... Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to hard disk. You must turn off your ...
... ❖ 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you will not be using the .... Since Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to hard disk. You must turn off your ...
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... from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on... 78. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system ...
... from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on... 78. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system ...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started 81 Turning ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started 81 Turning ...
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...has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.... To keep your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Cleaning the computer Keep...
...has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.... To keep your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Cleaning the computer Keep...
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... This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or 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. Your work...
... This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or 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. Your work...