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...® 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 NOTE...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except...
...® 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 NOTE...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except...
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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...is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill ...socket and computer. 3. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Computer base...
...is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill ...socket and computer. 3. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Computer base...
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...42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software" on page 44. See "...appears. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" 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 Setup...
...42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you through steps to set up your software" on page 44. See "...appears. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" 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 Setup...
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.../cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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... multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
.../cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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... multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
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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 right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to follow this...
... 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 right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to follow this...
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... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the... for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the... for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
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... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.... (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your computer. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings, and...
... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.... (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your computer. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings, and...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 optical drives are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 optical drives are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your...
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You can install one or two memory modules. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. If you install or ... module, or both. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
You can install one or two memory modules. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. If you install or ... module, or both. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding ...
... into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding ...
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...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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot.
...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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... a diskette drive designed for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... a diskette drive designed 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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...in order to the state 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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to upgrade... computer Depending 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 one option available for several days or if you must...
...in order to the state 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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to upgrade... computer Depending 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 one option available for several days or if you must...
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..." on page 80. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
..." on page 80. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
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... 81 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
... 81 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
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... way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer...
... way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer...
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... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning...
... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning...