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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 Australia ...Denmark Germany Iceland 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. NOTE An adhoc...
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 Australia ...Denmark Germany Iceland 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. NOTE An adhoc...
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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
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... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
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... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
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...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions .... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions .... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid...
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... components to your computer. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software setup choices. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor.
... components to your computer. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software setup choices. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor.
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... AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 the computer. Use... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...
... AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 the computer. Use... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...
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... possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
... possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ... display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this... of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Any small bright dots that all those features.
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ... display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this... of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Any small bright dots that all those features.
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... the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
... the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
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... module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47 to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the...
... module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47 to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the...
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... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 59 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 59 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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... command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you were using. You must turn off your computer, save your files and make sure... the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer 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...
... command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you were using. You must turn off your computer, save your files and make sure... the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer 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...
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...Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 66. Be sure to ...save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer For information on how to use...
...Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 66. Be sure to ...save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer For information on how to use...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
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... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after...
... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after...
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... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...