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...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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the... countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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...
...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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the... countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 34 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 34 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter...
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...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious... injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...
...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious... injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...
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... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
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... to operate. 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage... caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull...
... to operate. 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage... caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull...
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... for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your model. See "... the AC adaptor to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or ...
... for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your model. See "... the AC adaptor to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or ...
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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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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... to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on ...an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display ...
... to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on ...an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display ...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the...is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the...is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut...
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... with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... feature to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 continue." For more information on inserting the main...
... feature to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 continue." For more information on inserting the main...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your ...the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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 Depending on the computer again, you will not be...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your ...the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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 Depending on the computer again, you will not be...
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...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode... on page 80. 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 . If you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on how to save ...
...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode... on page 80. 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 . If you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on how to save ...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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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... off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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...
... off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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...