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18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong ... (802.11 b/g) Ch36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in battery mode. 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zeland USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam NOTE An adhoc...
18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France Hong ... (802.11 b/g) Ch36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in battery mode. 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zeland USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam NOTE An adhoc...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 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 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 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 28
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... Creating a CD/DVD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104
... Creating a CD/DVD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104
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... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 117 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 117 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
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... Controls 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 159 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 160 Fingerprint utility limitations 160 Fingerprint Enrollment 160 Fingerprint Logon 162 Power-on Security 162 ... conflict 181 A plan of action 181 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....181 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk drive problems 188
... Controls 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 159 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 160 Fingerprint utility limitations 160 Fingerprint Enrollment 160 Fingerprint Logon 162 Power-on Security 162 ... conflict 181 A plan of action 181 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....181 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk drive problems 188
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... failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
... failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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...Setting up your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 43 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" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE:.... To use it. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 choose your background, and then click...
...Setting up your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 43 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" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE:.... To use it. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 choose your background, and then click...
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...cord/cable, and/or result in 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket to... operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. ...
...cord/cable, and/or result in 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket to... operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. ...
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... shock, possibly resulting in and turned off . Continuing to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Before using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
... shock, possibly resulting in and turned off . Continuing to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Before using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
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... and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to remove any pens or other hand to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first...
... and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to remove any pens or other hand to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first...
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... of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn... when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all of the screen technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer...
... of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn... when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all of the screen technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer...
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...turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC ...adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in...
...turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC ...adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in...
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... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of... the module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this step. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting...
... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of... the module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this step. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting...
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... has recognized the change. NOTE From time to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the ... click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery ...
... has recognized the change. NOTE From time to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the ... click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery ...
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... light are using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for the first time, leave...
... light are using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for the first time, leave...
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...system settings, and current state of the desktop to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you... . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer in which you left off. For information on ...
...system settings, and current state of the desktop to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you... . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer in which you left off. For information on ...
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... be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses... while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut Down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
... be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses... while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut Down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
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... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.
... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.
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...indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows green. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your ...with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for details. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...
...indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows green. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your ...with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for details. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...
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... page 91 for details. ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all the data on it takes time. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the...
... page 91 for details. ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all the data on it takes time. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the...