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2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 20 Adding memory (optional 24 Your computer's TFT display 25 Inserting a PC Card 25 Removing a PC Card 26 Learning the basics 26 Using the TouchPad 27 Using the optical drive 28 Moving the computer 30 Mobile computing 31 Taking care of your battery 35 If something goes wrong 37 If you need further assistance 41 Power cord/cable connectors 42 Features and specifications 42 Index 43
2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 20 Adding memory (optional 24 Your computer's TFT display 25 Inserting a PC Card 25 Removing a PC Card 26 Learning the basics 26 Using the TouchPad 27 Using the optical drive 28 Moving the computer 30 Mobile computing 31 Taking care of your battery 35 If something goes wrong 37 If you need further assistance 41 Power cord/cable connectors 42 Features and specifications 42 Index 43
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... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 3 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Tecra® M6 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty...
... usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 3 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Tecra® M6 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty...
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... may result in temporary interruption of operation of radar. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is not available in 802...
... may result in temporary interruption of operation of radar. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is not available in 802...
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... Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. 12 Bluetooth wireless technology is approved to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more information. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support...
... Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. 12 Bluetooth wireless technology is approved to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in the United States for more information. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support...
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... laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. 16 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Location of...
... laser light or other optical drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. 16 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. Location of...
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... icons Exposure to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to accommodate all those features. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the power again until you have taken...
... icons Exposure to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to accommodate all those features. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the power again until you have taken...
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... damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 22 Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket...
... damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 22 Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket...
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... additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. 24 Adding memory (optional) Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you use . You can set up the printer as instructed by improper installation of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Refer to your computer. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made...
... additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. 24 Adding memory (optional) Connecting a printer Your printer documentation may require you use . You can set up the printer as instructed by improper installation of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Refer to your computer. Toshiba will not be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made...
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... one Type I or Type II card into position. You may not be accessed by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you need to increase the brightness of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot...
... one Type I or Type II card into position. You may not be accessed by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you need to increase the brightness of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To insert a PC Card: 1 Locate the PC Card slot...
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... services are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of the slot. If the network you are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is unable to prepare the card for details. ❖ Back up your software documentation for safe removal, a message will lose all new...
... services are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of the slot. If the network you are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is unable to prepare the card for details. ❖ Back up your software documentation for safe removal, a message will lose all new...
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Using the TouchPad™ 27 The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. Control buttons When a step instructs you are two active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the...
Using the TouchPad™ 27 The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. Control buttons When a step instructs you are two active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the...
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... change to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it. That is open, be "locked in data storage and support features that last region. When the disc tray is , the drive will only play a DVD disc from that are not available on AC power. Manual eject hole-Use if you play in the format of the other video platform. The drive will automatically change...
... change to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it. That is open, be "locked in data storage and support features that last region. When the disc tray is , the drive will only play a DVD disc from that are not available on AC power. Manual eject hole-Use if you play in the format of the other video platform. The drive will automatically change...
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... power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to be more than a month), the battery may not be inaccurate. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your notebook against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖ EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to your Toshiba notebook...
... power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to be more than a month), the battery may not be inaccurate. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your notebook against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖ EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to your Toshiba notebook...
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... battery or plug in the electronic user's guide. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that reduces the power required for up to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your system configuration settings...
... battery or plug in the electronic user's guide. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that reduces the power required for up to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your system configuration settings...
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... your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with the computer's display when open and could damage the display panel. Never short circuit the battery pack by Toshiba (part number...
... your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with the computer's display when open and could damage the display panel. Never short circuit the battery pack by Toshiba (part number...
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... computer is on. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Select Shut Down. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to the Lock button in another device, such as a lamp. The computer starts but when you...
... computer is on. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Select Shut Down. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to the Lock button in another device, such as a lamp. The computer starts but when you...
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... user's guide. You may be in Sleep mode and have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Refer to the software documentation and check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not remapping the keyboard. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. Read the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to turn off the numlock light. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... user's guide. You may be in Sleep mode and have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Refer to the software documentation and check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not remapping the keyboard. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. Read the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to turn off the numlock light. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... dim and you turn on battery power. See "Using PC Cards" in the electronic user's guide for the built-in that may not be able to work no longer work. If another computer with a PC Card slot is available, try the card in screen. When the computer is inserted properly into the slot. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click...
... dim and you turn on battery power. See "Using PC Cards" in the electronic user's guide for the built-in that may not be able to work no longer work. If another computer with a PC Card slot is available, try the card in screen. When the computer is inserted properly into the slot. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click...
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... connecting AC adaptor 22 power cord/cable 23 printer 24 control buttons TouchPad 27 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 39 E eject button optical drive 28 43 F files backing up 26 saving 26 I inserting CD/DVD 29 PC Cards 25 installing main battery 33, 34 memory module 24 memory modules 24 K keyboard unexpected characters 39 keyboard problems not working 39 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 33 installing 33, 34 removing 33 memory adding 24 memory module installing 24 monitor problems monitor not working...
... connecting AC adaptor 22 power cord/cable 23 printer 24 control buttons TouchPad 27 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 39 E eject button optical drive 28 43 F files backing up 26 saving 26 I inserting CD/DVD 29 PC Cards 25 installing main battery 33, 34 memory module 24 memory modules 24 K keyboard unexpected characters 39 keyboard problems not working 39 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 33 installing 33, 34 removing 33 memory adding 24 memory module installing 24 monitor problems monitor not working...
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... drive eject button 28 inserting a disc 29 removing disc 30 using 28 P PC Card inserting 25 removing 26 PC Card problems 40 computer stops working 41 slot appears dead 40 power cable connectors 42 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 38 precautions 20 primary button TouchPad 27 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 41 computer will not start 38 contacting Toshiba 41 display is blank 39 external monitor 39 keyboard not...
... drive eject button 28 inserting a disc 29 removing disc 30 using 28 P PC Card inserting 25 removing 26 PC Card problems 40 computer stops working 41 slot appears dead 40 power cable connectors 42 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 38 precautions 20 primary button TouchPad 27 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 41 computer will not start 38 contacting Toshiba 41 display is blank 39 external monitor 39 keyboard not...