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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....Approved Countries/Regions for use for the 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 ...
...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....Approved Countries/Regions for use for the 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 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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... computer on 86 Removing a disc with 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...
... computer on 86 Removing a disc with 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...
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... 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 105 Finding your way around...
... 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 105 Finding your way around...
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... Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........118 Using an ExpressCard 118 Inserting an ExpressCard 118 Removing an ExpressCard 119 Using the Bridge 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...
... Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........118 Using an ExpressCard 118 Inserting an ExpressCard 118 Removing an ExpressCard 119 Using the Bridge 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...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work ...could damage the computer or cause system failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work ...could damage the computer or cause system failure. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started...
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...to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 41. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next...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 your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows ...
...to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 41. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next...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 your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows ...
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... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Use of an incompatible adaptor ...Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Use of an incompatible adaptor ...Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
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... charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber...
... charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber...
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... Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology.
... Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology.
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...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module...
...on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 47 to work. If you can ... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 47 to work. If you can ... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the...
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... module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
... module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
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.../or drive. It is being accessed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) 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 an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample...
.../or drive. It is being accessed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) 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 an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample...
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... stored to hard disk, 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ... settings are off. 60 Getting Started 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. Each...
... stored to hard disk, 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ... settings are off. 60 Getting Started 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. Each...
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... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 66. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the... computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the ...
... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 66. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the... computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the ...
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... 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 ...when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer...; Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from...
... 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 ...when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer...; Start menu power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from...
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...tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized. Getting Started 65 Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the... Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want ....
...tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized. Getting Started 65 Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the... Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want ....
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... memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. ... Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time ...
... memory, turns off the display, and enters into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. ... Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time ...
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...and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button ...Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you click the power button in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK.... NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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...
...and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button ...Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you click the power button in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK.... NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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...