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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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 France... the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table.
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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 France... the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table.
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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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... contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these ... computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 40 Getting ...
... contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these ... computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 40 Getting ...
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... You message appears. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 44. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your ...desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the ...
... You message appears. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 44. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your ...desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the ...
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...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified 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 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 possibly...
...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified 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 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 possibly...
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...Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation ... power supply. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 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...
...Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation ... power supply. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 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...
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... on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. ...characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the...
... on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. ...characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the...
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... automatically. Below 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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
... automatically. Below 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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
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...remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. NOTE For this model, Slot... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 115. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is to the lock button in Sleep...
...remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. NOTE For this model, Slot... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 115. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is to the lock button in Sleep...
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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 ... Illustration) 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the top slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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 ... Illustration) 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the top slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Options for the first time, leave...
... have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Options for the first time, leave...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For information on how ... lights are retained indefinitely. 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 Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For information on how ... lights are retained indefinitely. 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 Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
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...computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then ...The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
...computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then ...The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
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... the actions that you can be set . 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 actions that you can be set . 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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... when you want the computer to display the actions that you 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...
... when you want the computer to display the actions that you 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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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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.
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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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... 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...