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...the following table. 17 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 Taiwan Vietnam...Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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.
...the following table. 17 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 Taiwan Vietnam...Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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.
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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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
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... any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
... any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
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...including "Setting up to your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. 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 choose your software When you turn on... page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click ...
...including "Setting up to your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. 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 choose your software When you turn on... page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click ...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always 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 socket, to do so may result in a fire ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always 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 socket, to do so may result in a fire ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...
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... correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ...
... correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ...
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... do not force it beyond the point where it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Opening the...manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be able to turn on the palm rest to the right. 2 ...
... do not force it beyond the point where it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Opening the...manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be able to turn on the palm rest to the right. 2 ...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
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... a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in slot A. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to ...
... a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in slot A. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to ...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. If you ...can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. The memory module should be installed, it must have at least one memory module is the top slot. When the operating...
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. If you ...can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. The memory module should be installed, it must have at least one memory module is the top slot. When the operating...
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...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 ...
...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 ...
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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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
... 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
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...and decide to continue working after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut ... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For ...
...and decide to continue working after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut ... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For ...
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.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in... becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to ...
.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in... becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to ...
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... menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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...
... menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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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... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... Sleep mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... Sleep mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
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... advanced power settings. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... advanced power settings. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...