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... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table... Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available 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 Do ...
... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table... Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available 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 Do ...
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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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
...a 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 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and ... computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of these...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and ... computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of these...
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The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next.... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on ...
The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next.... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on ...
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... this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure...
... this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure...
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... Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main... features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
... Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main... features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
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...your screen display when you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel...brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing ...
...your screen display when you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel...brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing ...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in this...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in this...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power ... Shut Down menu appears. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power ... Shut Down menu appears. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner...
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... this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Slot B is to be installed, it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in slot A. ...
... this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Slot B is to be installed, it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in slot A. ...
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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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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... turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
... turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save... 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...
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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save... 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...
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... try 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to ...
... try 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider... when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to ...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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... computer is configured, you want the computer to go into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... computer is configured, you want the computer to go into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...