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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 17...
... 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 17...
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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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...174; compliant. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which... shuts down the system and display 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 energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing"...
...174; compliant. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which... shuts down the system and display 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 energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing"...
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...tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 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 these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working...
...tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 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 these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working...
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.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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...
.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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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... with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
... with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
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... connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and ...
... connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and ...
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... press or push on and begin using it. 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... press or push on and begin using it. 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots ...may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all...
...number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots ...may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ...
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ...
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... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
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... things on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up .... System heading under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to work. otherwise, click Cancel. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory ...
... things on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 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 time, Windows® will display a pop-up .... System heading under Memory (RAM). NOTE From time to work. otherwise, click Cancel. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory ...
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...10070; 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 one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command ...to save your computer. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves ...
...10070; 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 one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command ...to save your computer. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves ...
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..."Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 80. 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 enter Hibernation mode. Be ...mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command...
..."Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 80. 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 enter Hibernation mode. Be ...mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command...
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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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... 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. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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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...