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...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... in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions... table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia...
...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... in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions... table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia...
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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 Using the computer for the first time 45 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 Using the computer for the first time 45 26
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... Creating a CD/DVD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99
... Creating a CD/DVD 94 Removing a disc with the computer on 95 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD discs 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99
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... 105 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........106 Changing the main battery 106 Removing the battery from the computer .......107 Inserting a charged battery 108 Taking care of your battery 110 Safety precautions 110 Maintaining your battery 111 Disposing of used batteries 111 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 114 Exploring the desktop...
... 105 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........106 Changing the main battery 106 Removing the battery from the computer .......107 Inserting a charged battery 108 Taking care of your battery 110 Safety precautions 110 Maintaining your battery 111 Disposing of used batteries 111 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 114 Exploring the desktop...
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...A plan of action 160 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....161 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........162 Memory problems 163 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk drive problems 168 Optical drive problems 170 Sound system problems 171 ExpressCard™ problems 171 Printer problems... 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
...A plan of action 160 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....161 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........162 Memory problems 163 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk drive problems 168 Optical drive problems 170 Sound system problems 171 ExpressCard™ problems 171 Printer problems... 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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... Hot Keys 189 Volume Mute 189 Password security 190 Without a password 190 With a password 190 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 191 Power profile 191 Standby mode 192 Hibernation mode 192 Display modes 193 Display brightness 193 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 194 Keyboard hot keys 195 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 196 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 197 Getting Started 198 Starting ConfigFree 198 ConfigFree® Utilities 200 Connectivity Doctor 200 Search for Wireless Devices 202 Profile Settings ...
... Hot Keys 189 Volume Mute 189 Password security 190 Without a password 190 With a password 190 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 191 Power profile 191 Standby mode 192 Hibernation mode 192 Display modes 193 Display brightness 193 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 194 Keyboard hot keys 195 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 196 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 197 Getting Started 198 Starting ConfigFree 198 ConfigFree® Utilities 200 Connectivity Doctor 200 Search for Wireless Devices 202 Profile Settings ...
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... chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
... chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
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... the operating system has loaded completely. To use external power or to the Internet and click Next. The computer will connect to charge the battery you can use it. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and Expresscard™. If an Internet connection could not be...adaptor. Setting up your software" on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from ...
... the operating system has loaded completely. To use external power or to the Internet and click Next. The computer will connect to charge the battery you can use it. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and Expresscard™. If an Internet connection could not be...adaptor. Setting up your software" on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from ...
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...that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...damage to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 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 follow this instruction...
...that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...damage to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 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 follow this instruction...
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...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to ...charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to ...charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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...to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power ... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to all possible ...
...to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power ... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to all possible ...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 107. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of ...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 107. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of ...
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... in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one...
... in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one...
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... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 48), and then check that you to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least...cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is inserted completely into...
... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 48), and then check that you to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least...cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. NOTE It is strongly recommended that the module is inserted completely into...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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...choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the hard disk...system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which ...
...choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the hard disk...system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which ...
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... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off the ...computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Use ...
... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off the ...computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Use ...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option...
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... the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 146. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer NOTE These options are set . 74 Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Once the computer is running... on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...
... the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 146. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer NOTE These options are set . 74 Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Once the computer is running... on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...