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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. 17... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17... 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 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
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... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 112...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 112...
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... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems...
... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems...
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...and to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to... and corrosive chemicals. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel.
...and to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to... and corrosive chemicals. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel.
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... limited to a power source" on page 43. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate... to your computer. To use it. Setting up your software" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to and including "Setting up your software When you...
... limited to a power source" on page 43. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate... to your computer. To use it. Setting up your software" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to and including "Setting up your software When you...
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..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC ...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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,...
..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC ...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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,...
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... to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of...
... to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of...
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...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to power the computer. Continuing to...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information ...
...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to power the computer. Continuing to...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information ...
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... screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... in this guide. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may...
... in this guide. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may...
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...menu. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot B is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the... 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Slot A is the bottom slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
...menu. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot B is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the... 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Slot A is the bottom slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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...Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure ...memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If only ...
...Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure ...memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If only ...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional)...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional)...
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... the Shut Down option to turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer when you are off . If you left off . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you...
... the Shut Down option to turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer when you are off . If you left off . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you...
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...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...and files you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ 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 hard disk, no data is stored to the state in...
...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...and files you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ 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 hard disk, no data is stored to the state in...
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...Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Use the following steps to turn off your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. This command closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off. Be sure to save your...
...Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Use the following steps to turn off your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. This command closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off. Be sure to save your...
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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 84 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 84 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
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The computer returns to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops... by closing the display panel, you were using. Customizing your computer. There are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you can choose. For information about taking care of your computer...
The computer returns to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops... by closing the display panel, you were using. Customizing your computer. There are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you can choose. For information about taking care of your computer...
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... preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to disks (or other removable media) on page 93 for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...
... preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to disks (or other removable media) on page 93 for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer...