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... on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. Do not 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...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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....
... on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. Do not 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...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for 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....
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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 notifications 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 notifications 108...
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... hardware conflict 183 A plan of action 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 191 Sound system problems 192 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba 205 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211...
... hardware conflict 183 A plan of action 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 191 Sound system problems 192 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba 205 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 206 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to ... computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of personal injury or damage to an authorized...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to ... computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of personal injury or damage to an authorized...
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...all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. ...Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. 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 Next...
...all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. ...Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. 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 Next...
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...to the computer. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
...to the computer. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
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...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Your ...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
...first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Your ...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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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... 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 optical drives are empty. When the computer is operated on... applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
... 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 optical drives are empty. When the computer is operated on... applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
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... system 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 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... system 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 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace...
... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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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 lose your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light...
... 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 lose your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light...
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...your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your ...Hibernate, and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if...
...your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your ...Hibernate, and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if...
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..., the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... any open programs and files you left off. 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...
..., the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... any open programs and files you left off. 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...
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To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit ...
To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit ...
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... panel to keep your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. Refer to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. Caring for details. The computer returns to your... power usage settings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to clean the computer....
... panel to keep your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. Refer to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. Caring for details. The computer returns to your... power usage settings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to clean the computer....
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... disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
... disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
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... at maximum capacity and will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Recharge time varies depending on battery power 101 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard™. Mobile Computing Running the computer on usage. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements that...
... at maximum capacity and will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Recharge time varies depending on battery power 101 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard™. Mobile Computing Running the computer on usage. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements that...