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...Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in ... by the countries/regions 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...
...Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in ... by the countries/regions 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...
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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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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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...the power again until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture ... chemicals. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. 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. Exposure...
...the power again until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture ... chemicals. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. 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. Exposure...
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These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn ... name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you can use external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to a power source" on...
These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn ... name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you can use external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to a power source" on...
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...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 ...use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ...
...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 ...use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ...
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..., 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 being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model). Continuing...computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level...
..., 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 being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model). Continuing...computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level...
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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 and begin using it.
... 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 and begin using it.
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... brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of thin-film transistors (...TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire ...
... brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of thin-film transistors (...TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire ...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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...down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory...
...down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
... turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started 73 Turning off... the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. ...
...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started 73 Turning off... the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. ...
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...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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...open programs and files you power down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off . 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 79. Sleep saves the...
...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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...open programs and files you power down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off . 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 79. Sleep saves the...
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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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start...
... 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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start...
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...light glows blue or green (depending on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. Customizing your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products ...computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray ...
...light glows blue or green (depending on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. Customizing your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products ...computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray ...
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... tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
... tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features ... using your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features ... using your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process...