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... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
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Contents Introduction 35 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 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 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 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 99 Battery Notice 99 Power management 100 Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 101 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring main battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 105 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106...
... Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 99 Battery Notice 99 Power management 100 Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 101 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring main battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 105 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 185 Display problems 186 Disk drive problems 188 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys 210 Volume Mute 210 Password security 210 Without a password ...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 185 Display problems 186 Disk drive problems 188 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys 210 Volume Mute 210 Password security 210 Without a password ...
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... service center. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or ... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. ❖...
... service center. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or ... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. ❖...
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...a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. ...which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. See "Connecting to continue. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
...a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. ...which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. See "Connecting to continue. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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... one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect an optional...
... one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect an optional...
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... computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 Getting Started 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... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided...
... computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 Getting Started 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... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided...
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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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn it on ...
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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn it on ...
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... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may ... and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the ...
... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may ... and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the ...
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... screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module...
... screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module...
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.... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 56. 54 Getting Started ...verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50 to work. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must have at least one memory module ...
.... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 56. 54 Getting Started ...verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50 to work. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must have at least one memory module ...
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.... The computer could hang up . The following : Press the power button and hold it on again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE If your... the memory module slot cover and secure it on, perform the following message appears when you turn it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
.... The computer could hang up . The following : Press the power button and hold it on again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. NOTE If your... the memory module slot cover and secure it on, perform the following message appears when you turn it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you have work . Each option has its advantages. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you have work . Each option has its advantages. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB...
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...maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-...data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working from Standby. ❖ When...
...maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-...data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue working from Standby. ❖ When...
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... before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ The Standby command does...
... before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ The Standby command does...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer ...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer ...
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... are set . The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you ...put the computer in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer...
... are set . The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you ...put the computer in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer...
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...the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate while...panel. You can place the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. The on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer...
...the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate while...panel. You can place the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. The on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer...
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... on the Standby options set. There are several ways in Standby mode by closing the display panel, depending on cleaning and moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer clean, gently ...computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on page 112. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on page 134. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never ...
... on the Standby options set. There are several ways in Standby mode by closing the display panel, depending on cleaning and moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer clean, gently ...computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on page 112. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on page 134. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never ...