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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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong...
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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
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... Creating a CD/DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
... Creating a CD/DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
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... 99 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 104 Safety precautions 104 Maintaining your battery 105 Disposing of used batteries 106 Traveling tips 107 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 108 Exploring the desktop...
... 99 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 104 Safety precautions 104 Maintaining your battery 105 Disposing of used batteries 106 Traveling tips 107 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 108 Exploring the desktop...
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Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... system can help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178...
Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... system can help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178...
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... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 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 humidity. ❖...
... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 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 humidity. ❖...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The first time you can use external power or to ... adding external or internal components to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on page 40 before you turn on page 42. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The first time you can use external power or to ... adding external or internal components to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on page 40 before you turn on page 42. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on...
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...for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, ...or damage to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a ...
...for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, ...or damage to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a ...
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The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the ...
The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the ...
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... will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can 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 blue. After that reduces the power required for more... than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
... will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can 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 blue. After that reduces the power required for more... than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
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... hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is manufactured using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and ...display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you to increase the...
... hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is manufactured using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and ...display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you to increase the...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
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... a memory module while the computer is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top...
... a memory module while the computer is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top...
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... NOTE: You must be installed, it must have at least one memory module is to work. 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. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed...
... NOTE: You must be installed, it must have at least one memory module is to work. 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. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed...
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... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module...
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... shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
... shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
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.... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on page 66. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖...
.... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on page 66. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖...
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... after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see ... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer Sleep mode...
... after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see ... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer Sleep mode...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. To use any of time after which the computer...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. To use any of time after which the computer...
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... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly... dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer. The computer returns to clean...
... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly... dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer. The computer returns to clean...