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...Iceland Japan Malaysia 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.... PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by 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
...Iceland Japan Malaysia 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.... PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by 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 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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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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... any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to the... to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. Remove the battery pack.
... any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to the... to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. Remove the battery pack.
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..., do not turn on page 40 before adding external or internal components to be charged 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" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer.
..., do not turn on page 40 before adding external or internal components to be charged 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" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer.
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...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury...
...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury...
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...from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours ... plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge...
...from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours ... plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge...
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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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer... all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all optical drives are empty...
... and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer... all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all optical drives are empty...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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... down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 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 socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...) Inserting 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place.
... down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. 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 socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...) Inserting 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place.
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Getting Started 55 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Getting Started 55 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You ... seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must...
Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You ... seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must...
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... Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands...
... Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to... memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
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...the display panel After you can choose. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. You may also wish to keep your power...your computer's settings There are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your model). 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display...
...the display panel After you can choose. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. You may also wish to keep your power...your computer's settings There are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your model). 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display...
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... you save feature that can be activated. However, if your work since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in...
... you save feature that can be activated. However, if your work since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in...
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...computer while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We... recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power...
...computer while traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We... recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power...