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...following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Australia Canada France... 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.
...following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for use Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Australia Canada France... 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.
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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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... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional...
... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional...
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... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tips 117 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop...
... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tips 117 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop...
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... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems...
... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems...
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... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. It could result...
... to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. It could result...
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...on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use... external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to be associated with your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next...
...on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use... external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to be associated with your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next...
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... from a socket. 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 charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer...
... from a socket. 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 charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
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...AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for system .... 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not...
...AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for system .... 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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...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 ensure that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-...manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information ...
...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 ensure that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-...manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information ...
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...secures 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 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot ...
...secures 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 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot ...
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... . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...
... . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the...
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... out of 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. Memory slots Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below... 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
... out of 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. Memory slots Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below... 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
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.... ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer. ❖ You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to add...
.... ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer. ❖ You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to add...
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.... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... Because the state of the system is 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...
.... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... Because the state of the system is 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...
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...open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using ...Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting ...
...open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using ...Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting ...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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.
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... several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. 82 Getting Started Caring for your battery" on page 114. There are additional custom settings you can choose. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. For information about taking care of your computer...
... several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. 82 Getting Started Caring for your battery" on page 114. There are additional custom settings you can choose. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. For information about taking care of your computer...