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Do not 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 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New...
Do not 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 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New...
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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 26
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 26
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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 104 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery notification 105...
... 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 104 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery notification 105...
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...can help you 182 Resolving a hardware conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Optical drive problems 190 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 192 Printer problems... habits 199 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
...can help you 182 Resolving a hardware conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Optical drive problems 190 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 192 Printer problems... habits 199 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to further reduce ... a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of travel. 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 drop a heavy object onto the...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to further reduce ... a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of travel. 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 drop a heavy object onto the...
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...Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to your computer. The first time you can use ...external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 41 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a...
...Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to your computer. The first time you can use ...external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 41 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a...
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... use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
... use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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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The AC power and the battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. ...
The AC power and the battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. ...
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...applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer...'s Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for the first time, avoid...
...applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer...'s Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for the first time, avoid...
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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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of the many possible icons... time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 47 Using the ...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of the many possible icons... time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 47 Using the ...
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... cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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 the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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 the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL...
... the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc...
... external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc...
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... off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off ... power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off . You must turn on the computer again, you ...
... off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off ... power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off . You must turn on the computer again, you ...
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...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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... be customized. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... be customized. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
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Refer to your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 107. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize .../off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 137. Getting Started 79 Customizing your battery" on page 112. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up...
Refer to your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 107. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize .../off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 137. Getting Started 79 Customizing your battery" on page 112. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up...
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... can be activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 88 for details. 81 Computing tips ❖ Save 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...
... can be activated. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Your work " on page 88 for details. 81 Computing tips ❖ Save 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...