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.... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not... use 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 Vietnam...
.... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not... use 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 Vietnam...
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Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 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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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
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...® compliant. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®... within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency....
...® compliant. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®... within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency....
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... of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity... and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to spill into any of the computer. Never allow any liquids to follow these...
... of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity... and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to spill into any of the computer. Never allow any liquids to follow these...
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... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or... fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or...
... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or... fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or...
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...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live... electrical outlet, or to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live... electrical outlet, or to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
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... charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
... charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center...
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... on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any...on your computer. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first...
... on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any...on your computer. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first...
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... Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock... module slot cover 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.
... Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock... module slot cover 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.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer could ... configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. You can damage the computer and the memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer could ... configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. You can damage the computer and the memory...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; If you can check that ... From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If...
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; If you can check that ... From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If...
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...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than..., and current 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 one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than..., and current 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 one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will...mode" on page 78. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will...mode" on page 78. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 77 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 computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 77 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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... the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option 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...
... the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option 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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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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.
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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.
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... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...