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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. NOTE An adhoc mode ... 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for 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 Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam
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. NOTE An adhoc mode ... 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for 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 Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam
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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 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 190 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214 Without a password ...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 190 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214 Without a password ...
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... work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information... power plug socket and computer. 3. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
... work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information... power plug socket and computer. 3. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
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... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the...or internal components to your software setup choices. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from...
... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the...or internal components to your software setup choices. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from...
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... specified by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. 44 Getting Started Connecting to...
... specified by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. 44 Getting Started Connecting to...
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...the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor 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. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 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 109 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
...the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor 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. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 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 109 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... and icons described in this guide. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ...corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small...
... and icons described in this guide. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ...corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small...
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..., and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in good condition. Failure to... room temperature before they have cooled. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on page 110. If ...
..., and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in good condition. Failure to... room temperature before they have cooled. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on page 110. If ...
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...side of the socket. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ...
...side of the socket. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 ...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your...
... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your...
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...settings are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress... a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn ...
...settings are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress... a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn ...
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...Since information 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 restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer... returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in ...
...Since information 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 restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer... returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in ...
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... operate while the computer is configured, you want the computer to shut down lists. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the...
... operate while the computer is configured, you want the computer to shut down lists. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the...
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...mode by opening the display panel. 76 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from ...Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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 ...
...mode by opening the display panel. 76 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from ...Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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 ...
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... a low-power mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want . Configuring Standby mode... button. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to enable them in Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel.
... a low-power mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want . Configuring Standby mode... button. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to enable them in Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel.
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...by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you were using. Caring for details. NOTE For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 108. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. For more information ... For information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Profiles" on page 152. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer. 78 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Customizing ...
...by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you were using. Caring for details. NOTE For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 108. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. For more information ... For information about the Power Saver utility, see "Power Profiles" on page 152. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer. 78 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Customizing ...