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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. ...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 Taiwan...
...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. ...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 Taiwan...
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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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... and to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Failure to follow these ...Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...
... and to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Failure to follow these ...Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...
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... displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of... a power source" on page 42 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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...
... displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of... a power source" on page 42 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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...
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... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage 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 confirm that may have been provided with your computer...
... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage 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 confirm that may have been provided with your computer...
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... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of...
... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of...
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...for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC ...: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...
...for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC ...: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...
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...your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push ... vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to turn on your screen display when you turn it on and begin ...
...your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push ... vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to turn on your screen display when you turn it on and begin ...
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... designed to accommodate all those features. This information applies to all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the...
... designed to accommodate all those features. This information applies to all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the...
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...page 114. 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right... corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...
...page 114. 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right... corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory... (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is ...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory... (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is ...
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... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off your work.
... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off your work.
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... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since ...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 again. ❖...
... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since ...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 again. ❖...
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...the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. If you can continue...will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some ...
...the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. If you can continue...will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some ...
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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. The Edit Plan 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. The Edit Plan Settings...
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...You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up.... The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your ...
...You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Do not pick up.... The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your ...
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... feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. 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 " on page 92 for details. 85 This feature saves your work stays...
... feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. 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 " on page 92 for details. 85 This feature saves your work stays...