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...the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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... 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.
...the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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... 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.
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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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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill ... expose the computer to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill ... expose the computer to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to...
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... through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your ...
... through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your ...
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...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 ... fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ...
...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 ... fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ...
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... charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 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 the first time, avoid leaving the...
... charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 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 the first time, avoid leaving the...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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...are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on ...may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. ...
...are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on ...may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. ...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. 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.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. 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.
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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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up...
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. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up...
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Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery.
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery.
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...turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change ... turn off your computer in order to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
...turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change ... turn off your computer in order to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
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...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and... you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will ...
...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and... you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will ...
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The Power Options window appears. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit ...
The Power Options window appears. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit ...
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...all external peripheral cables are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements....to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...
...all external peripheral cables are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements....to customize your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...
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See your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you have an automatic save it takes time. Your work " on it unless you ...
See your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you have an automatic save it takes time. Your work " on it unless you ...
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... are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 102 Many of these features active, allowing your... efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling.
... are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 102 Many of these features active, allowing your... efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling.