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...Japan 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 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...
...Japan 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 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...
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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 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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Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
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...serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid... not turn on the computer and be careful not to spill into any liquids to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
...serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid... not turn on the computer and be careful not to spill into any liquids to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
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... checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to complete the setup process. 7 Click... for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 ...
... checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to complete the setup process. 7 Click... for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 ...
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...an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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... to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to operate. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...
...an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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... to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to operate. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...
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... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned ...
... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it.
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it.
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... This information applies to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many... selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your computer. 48...
... This information applies to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many... selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your computer. 48...
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... the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to...
... the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to...
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...computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. When the operating system has...module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 57. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You ...
...computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. When the operating system has...module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 57. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You ...
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...module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
...module" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your work. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your work. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating...
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... disk. 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 were using... information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 72. 68 Getting Started Turning ...
... disk. 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 were using... information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 72. 68 Getting Started Turning ...
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... Started Turning off . Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files 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...
... Started Turning off . Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files 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...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately 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 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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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen...
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... if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...