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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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. ... by 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. ... by 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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...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 34 If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to... 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 work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 34 If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to... 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 work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
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... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Precautions Your...speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer...
... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Precautions Your...speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer...
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..., printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...operate your computer is connected to 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...
..., printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...operate your computer is connected to 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...
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...adaptor or charger. 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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never...
...adaptor or charger. 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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never...
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...features, and devices. 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 information on your computer...for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for ...
...features, and devices. 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 information on your computer...for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for ...
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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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...icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have ...all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration)...
...icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have ...all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration)...
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... the Start menu. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... the Start menu. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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..."Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 58. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page...
..."Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 58. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page...
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...1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket ... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off ...
...1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket ... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off ...
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...the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you are not using it first saves the current state of ...again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely.
...the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you are not using it first saves the current state of ...again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely.
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...the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. Be... sure to save any open programs and files you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
...the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. Be... sure to save any open programs and files you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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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 ...
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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... 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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... these methods, you first need to be customized. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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.
... these methods, you first need to be customized. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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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... to go into Sleep mode when you want. 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...
... to go into Sleep mode when you want. 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...