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...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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.... Do not use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available 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...
...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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.... Do not use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available 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...
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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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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer ... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. Exposure to...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer ... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. Exposure to...
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...Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. 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 description and click Next. 5 Click the... include, but are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the...
...Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. 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 description and click Next. 5 Click the... include, but are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the...
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... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to... Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 ensure a secure electrical ...
... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to... Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 ensure a secure electrical ...
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... with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... recharge. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your model). Once the battery is charged for information on your model) when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when...
... with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green (depending on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... recharge. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your model). Once the battery is charged for information on your model) when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when...
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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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer...
... 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer...
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...Check to all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness ... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film ...
...Check to all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness ... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film ...
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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. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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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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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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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.
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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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.
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... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea 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...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea 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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...save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the ...left off. 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 order to upgrade your computer's internal ...
...save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the ...left off. 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 order to upgrade your computer's internal ...
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...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep command and the main...Started Turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to enter Hibernation mode.
...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep command and the main...Started Turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off the computer For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to enter Hibernation mode.
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.... The Power Options window appears. 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. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start...
.... The Power Options window appears. 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. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start...
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The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. For more information,... computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your model). You may also wish to customize your battery" on page 116. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for...
The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. For more information,... computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your model). You may also wish to customize your battery" on page 116. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for...
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... your file to reconnect, or your hard disk suddenly fails, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all the data on it to disks (or other removable media...
... your file to reconnect, or your hard disk suddenly fails, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all the data on it to disks (or other removable media...
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... and saving money in the process. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 102 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects... of 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 leave these energy-saving features have been set by...
... and saving money in the process. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 102 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects... of 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 leave these energy-saving features have been set by...