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...the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New... Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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...
...the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New... Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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 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 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery alarms 108...
... Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery alarms 108...
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... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password ...211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby ...
... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password ...211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby ...
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...of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ... these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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...
...of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ... these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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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... charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 42 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 When you turn on the computer for an Internet ...connection. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to continue. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. ...
... charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 42 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 When you turn on the computer for an Internet ...connection. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to continue. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. ...
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... fire or damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, 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 ...
... fire or damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, 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 ...
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...computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power... Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
...computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power... Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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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...all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have.... 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. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear...
...all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have.... 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. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear...
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... module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front...
... module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front...
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...is the bottom slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory is the top slot. If you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify... cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Slot B is to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17...
...is the bottom slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory is the top slot. If you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify... cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Slot B is to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17...
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...into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the... screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
...into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the... screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
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... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to...
... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to...
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... system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 turning off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the system is stored... on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider...
... system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 turning off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the system is stored... on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider...
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...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 76. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...information 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 the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 76. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation...information 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 the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to... the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click on page 151. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down if you...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to... the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click on page 151. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down if you...
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...by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you close the lid Set this option... button until the on page 151. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer...
...by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you close the lid Set this option... button until the on page 151. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer...
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...dialog box The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to enable them 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 the computer is in Standby mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ...
...dialog box The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to enable them 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 the computer is in Standby mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ...
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...dampened cloth. 80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase ...an optional computer lock cable. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The easiest way to do this is to clean the...
...dampened cloth. 80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase ...an optional computer lock cable. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The easiest way to do this is to clean the...