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17 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 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 Vietnam NOTE An adhoc mode...
17 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 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 Vietnam NOTE An adhoc mode...
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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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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 75 Character keys 75 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 Function keys 76 Special ... 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
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 75 Character keys 75 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 Function keys 76 Special ... 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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38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from ... contact to prevent heat injury to spill into any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from ... contact to prevent heat injury to spill into any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
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... charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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...
... charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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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Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to ... incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your...
Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to ... incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your...
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The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source To connect AC ...
The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source To connect AC ...
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... a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor... to power the computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
... a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor... to power the computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
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... number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The... computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening...
... number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The... computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening...
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..., do not 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 all optical drives are designed to accommodate all those features. When you have selected all...
..., do not 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 all optical drives are designed to accommodate all those features. When you have selected all...
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... B is on page 101. If the computer is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...
... B is on page 101. If the computer is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...
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... bottom slot. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... bottom slot. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 103... secure it out of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 103... secure it out of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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.... For information on how to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
.... For information on how to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ ...on page 68. Getting Started 63 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when...
... mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ ...on page 68. Getting Started 63 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when...
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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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...
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...onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 104. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure...it again by opening the display panel. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 99. Closing the display panel After you were using. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings ...
...onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 104. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure...it again by opening the display panel. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 99. Closing the display panel After you were using. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings ...