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...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA... Malaysia Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba...
...Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA... Malaysia Australia Canada France Hong Kong Italy Luxembourg New Zealand Portugal Sweden UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 26
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...a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83 Saving your work 83 Printing your work 85 Backing up your work 86 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 87 Inserting ...Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
...a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83 Saving your work 83 Printing your work 85 Backing up your work 86 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 87 Inserting ...Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
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... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
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...help you 180 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206...
...help you 180 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206...
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...to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. If any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Failure to follow ... the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or...
...to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. If any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Failure to follow ... the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before you can use external ... enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you turn on page 43. The first time you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before you can use external ... enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you turn on page 43. The first time you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer...
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... 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... 43 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. 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 serious injury. Use the power cord/cable...
... 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... 43 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. 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 serious injury. Use the power cord/cable...
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... setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the... avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery lights glows green. Getting Started 45 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 information on ...
... setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the... avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery lights glows green. Getting Started 45 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 information on ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... all those features. When the computer is in tablet mode" on your computer. To learn how to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and... in the unlocked position. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of the screen will dim and you can use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Make sure the power switch lock is operated on...
... all those features. When the computer is in tablet mode" on your computer. To learn how to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and... in the unlocked position. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of the screen will dim and you can use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Make sure the power switch lock is operated on...
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... cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to add...
... cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory) or to add...
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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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you ...10070; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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 in ...
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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you ...10070; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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 in ...
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... command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the...documents and programs 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 Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the ...
... command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the...documents and programs 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 Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the ...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information ... a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the...
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information ... a lightly dampened cloth. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the...
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... you last saved. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 83 for details. 76 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save...
... you last saved. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work " on page 83 for details. 76 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save...
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... provides power when you are achieved on battery power Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard™. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is normal for detailed information. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Use only batteries designed to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium...
... provides power when you are achieved on battery power Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard™. Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is normal for detailed information. Battery may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Use only batteries designed to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium...
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... performance for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on battery power at least once a month. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on . ... to retain a charge. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 109 for procedures. For more ...
... performance for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on battery power at least once a month. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on . ... to retain a charge. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 109 for procedures. For more ...
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...be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use the battery charger specified by the AC adaptor to...it is in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with your computer). NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer, plug the computer into...
...be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use the battery charger specified by the AC adaptor to...it is in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with your computer). NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer, plug the computer into...