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...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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 Do... 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. Do not...
...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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 Do... 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. Do not...
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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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...off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ...
...off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ...
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... name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. The first time you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software... and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
... name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. The first time you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software... and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
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... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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. Use of fire or...
... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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. Use of fire or...
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Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a ...
Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a ...
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...After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor ...to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...
...After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor ...to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...
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... transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample ...Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any ...
... transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample ...Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any ...
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... Series. 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 optical drives are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in until...
... Series. 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 optical drives are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in until...
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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. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a ...memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module ...
.... 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 Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a ...memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample ...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 the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample ...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 the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14...
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... computer to a 30-degree angle and slide 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...
... computer to a 30-degree angle and slide 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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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you turn...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you turn...
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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 Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in... 74 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off.
... 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in... 74 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off.
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... critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation... off . 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard...
... critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation... off . 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard...
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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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... computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Getting Started 83 ...Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more...
... computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Getting Started 83 ...Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more...
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... your software documentation for further information. See your file to reconnect, or your work " on page 92 for details. 85 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 must restart your computer...
... your software documentation for further information. See your file to reconnect, or your work " on page 92 for details. 85 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 must restart your computer...