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...is not available in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is in your computer. The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS ... Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the following table. Radio approvals for indoor use this equipment except in the countries/regions ...
...is not available in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is in your computer. The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS ... Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the following table. Radio approvals for indoor use this equipment except in the countries/regions ...
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...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional) ....142 Inserting media 142 Removing media 143 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 144 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect ...148 Secure 148 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Setting a supervisor password 149 Deleting a supervisor password 150 Setting user passwords 150 Using an instant password 151 Setting a user password 151 Disabling a user password 152 PC Diagnostic Tool 152 TOSHIBA Power...
...the Bridge Media Adapter Slot (optional) ....142 Inserting media 142 Removing media 143 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 144 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect ...148 Secure 148 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Setting a supervisor password 149 Deleting a supervisor password 150 Setting user passwords 150 Using an instant password 151 Setting a user password 151 Disabling a user password 152 PC Diagnostic Tool 152 TOSHIBA Power...
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... prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the...
... prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the...
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... software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a power source" on page 144. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while... checking for an Internet account, you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online or to sign up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 ...
... software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a power source" on page 144. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while... checking for an Internet account, you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online or to sign up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 ...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖..." on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖..." on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...
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...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly... resulting in the User's Guide. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 When you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should...
...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly... resulting in the User's Guide. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 When you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should...
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50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue.
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue.
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... damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. never bend or twist a power cable; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while ...the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ...
... damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. never bend or twist a power cable; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while ...the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ...
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...at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the ...battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 52 Getting Started Charging the main...
...at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the ...battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 52 Getting Started Charging the main...
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...are examples of some of the many possible icons that may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This information applies to ensure that may come on your display are properly ...bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. 54 Getting Started Using ...
...are examples of some of the many possible icons that may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This information applies to ensure that may come on your display are properly ...bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. 54 Getting Started Using ...
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... the battery light may not charge while computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Battery Notice Battery life may fail to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the...
... the battery light may not charge while computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Battery Notice Battery life may fail to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the...
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... of the battery cannot occur. To ensure that you operate your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by the AC Adapter to a month when the computer is powered off. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. Your computer...
... of the battery cannot occur. To ensure that you operate your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by the AC Adapter to a month when the computer is powered off. HINT: Once the battery is extremely hot or cold. Your computer...
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... clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a warning ... the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the battery. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message...
... clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a warning ... the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the battery. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message...
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...device could also damage the battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your data and take one of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. When your main battery has run out of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or ...shut down your computer. ❖ Shut down and turn off the computer. 114 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your ...
...device could also damage the battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your data and take one of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. When your main battery has run out of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or ...shut down your computer. ❖ Shut down and turn off the computer. 114 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your ...
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...battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ...and operate it does not turn on the computer's power. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery pack is ...
...battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ...and operate it does not turn on the computer's power. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery pack is ...
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To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Using the i.LINK® port (optional) Your computer may be inadequate to high speed, the i.LINK® port... also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source. This port on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control dial. Other types of data in real-time, such as...
To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Using the i.LINK® port (optional) Your computer may be inadequate to high speed, the i.LINK® port... also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source. This port on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control dial. Other types of data in real-time, such as...
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...is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer...the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable the wake-...
...is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer...the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable the wake-...
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... in another device, such as a lamp. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the power. Press and hold the power switch for at the AC power light. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is on . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by looking... button and select the text the operating system displays. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Details button displays information that the computer is receiving...
... in another device, such as a lamp. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the power. Press and hold the power switch for at the AC power light. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is on . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by looking... button and select the text the operating system displays. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Details button displays information that the computer is receiving...
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...off the computer. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Here are interrelated. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC... working properly by the memory module. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. For example, a faulty AC...
...off the computer. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Here are interrelated. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC... working properly by the memory module. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. For example, a faulty AC...
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... . If the battery has completely discharged, it again. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will not begin with? If you added a device, such as it usually does. Is the display power set to turn on page 114. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery... automatically? 185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be too hot or too cold to charge properly. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information that takes its useful life.
... . If the battery has completely discharged, it again. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will not begin with? If you added a device, such as it usually does. Is the display power set to turn on page 114. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery... automatically? 185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be too hot or too cold to charge properly. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information that takes its useful life.