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...Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand 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... use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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.
...Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand 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... use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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.
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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. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and palm ... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and palm ... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat...
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...Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then 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 appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. ...
...Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then 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 appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. ...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 ...socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 ...socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly...
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... occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Failure to ... or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ...
... occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Failure to ... or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ...
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...for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase ...is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the many possible icons used on your display...
...for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase ...is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the many possible icons used on your display...
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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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot...
... 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot...
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..." on page 53. 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 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete...
..." on page 53. 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 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete...
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... has recognized the change. Getting Started 53 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 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory modules Front of the slot.
... has recognized the change. Getting Started 53 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 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory modules Front of the slot.
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... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to lose your computer when 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...
... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to lose your computer when 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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...are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than 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 ...
...are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than 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 ...
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... programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 64. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can... down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Getting Started 61 Turning off . ...
... programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 64. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can... down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Getting Started 61 Turning off . ...
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... button Set this option 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...
... button Set this option 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 be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options...
... 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 be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...