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...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 ...
...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 ...
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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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... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
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... the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not... taken the computer to skin. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
... the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not... taken the computer to skin. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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... your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first... prompts to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
... your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first... prompts to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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... could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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 follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple ...
... could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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 follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple ...
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...AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving ...power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
...AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving ...power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
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...or push on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using... now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while...
...or push on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using... now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while...
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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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
... 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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
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... , begin at step 1; 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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The... the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115.
... , begin at step 1; 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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The... the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115.
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...in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify ...that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
...in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify ...that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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Front of the slot. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "Installing a memory...
Front of the slot. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "Installing a memory...
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... work. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... work. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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...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 battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ... and files you left it first saves the current 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 ...
...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 battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ... and files you left it first saves the current 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 ...
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... off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 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 your hard disk, and...
... off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 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 your hard disk, and...
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... you want the computer to Shut down if you want from the drop-down when you can be set . Once the computer is running 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...
... you want the computer to Shut down if you want from the drop-down when you can be set . Once the computer is running 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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... can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want the computer to be set separately 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...
... can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want the computer to be set separately 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
... 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
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... Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go 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...
... Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go 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...