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... in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
... in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
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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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.... Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant,... it is set 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...
.... Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant,... it is set 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...
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... heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of use, and to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to rain... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of use, and to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to rain... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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...your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before adding external or internal components to... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan...
...your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before adding external or internal components to... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan...
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...by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable..., or to operate. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable..., or to operate. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your computer is using the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power ...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for ...
...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your computer is using the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power ...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for ...
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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 ...
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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... characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This...the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are properly connected and ...
... characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This...the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are properly connected and ...
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... 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to...
... 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to...
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... module" on page 51 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ...
... module" on page 51 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ...
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... unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE From time to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
... unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE From time to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
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... for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer... 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 a while. If you are off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate,...
... for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer... 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 a while. If you are off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate,...
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... including all open programs and files you left off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off . Be sure to your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep ...
... including all open programs and files you left off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off . Be sure to your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep ...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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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... click the power button in the Start menu. 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...
... click the power button in the Start menu. 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
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... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...
... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...