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... Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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. Australia ...Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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...
... Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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. Australia ...Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
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... the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to spill into any of your...
... the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to spill into any of your...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and ... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and ... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
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... plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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...
... plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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...
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... to run applications, features, and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for...
... to run applications, features, and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for...
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... may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time The computer is...by the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on the palm rest to hold...
... may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time The computer is...by the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on the palm rest to hold...
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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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your...
... 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your...
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...If the computer is the bottom slot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. ...lost. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or ...
...If the computer is the bottom slot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. ...lost. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... 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. The memory module should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... 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. The memory module should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place.
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... memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... out of 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. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot.
... memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... out of 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. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot.
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... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or...
... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or...
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...disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first ... 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on page 79...
...disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first ... 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on page 79...
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...and programs 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your ... computer. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
...and programs 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your ... computer. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
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... to display the actions that you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... to display the actions that you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...