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...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. 17...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 Vietnam
...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. 17...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 Vietnam
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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... of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place... ease of travel. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
... of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place... ease of travel. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
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..." on page 42 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
..." on page 42 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 charge the computer... Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do...
...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 charge the computer... Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do...
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The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet ...
The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet ...
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... and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "...
... and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "...
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...display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. Getting Started ...47 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology....
...display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. Getting Started ...47 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology....
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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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all of the many possible icons used on...
... 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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all of the many possible icons used on...
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...1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a ...
...1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a ...
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... when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main...
... when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main...
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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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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, and...
...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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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, and...
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... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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...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 one option available for several days or if you were using the Shut down completely...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
...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 one option available for several days or if you were using the Shut down completely...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
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...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left it... 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 . Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer using Sleep, see "...
...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left it... 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 . Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer using Sleep, see "...
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... 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
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... lock cable. For more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure ...ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel...
... lock cable. For more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure ...ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel...
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... in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...