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... use for use Intel® 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...Malaysia 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.
... use for use Intel® 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...Malaysia 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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... object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain,...
... object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain,...
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...restarts your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on page 40 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" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through... to your software When you turn on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to ,...
...restarts your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on page 40 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" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through... to your software When you turn on page 42. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to ,...
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... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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 ensure ...fire or damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 42 Getting Started Connecting to...
... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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 ensure ...fire or damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 42 Getting Started Connecting to...
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... to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... the first 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 being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model). Before using all of the ...
... to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... the first 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 being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your model). Before using all of 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 slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
... 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 slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
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Below are examples of some 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. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain ... and you turn 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 may appear on...
Below are examples of some 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. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain ... and you turn 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 may appear on...
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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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 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.
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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 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.
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... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting...
... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting...
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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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. 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.
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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. 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.
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... off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your work.
... off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your work.
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... computer in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information,.... Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your computer's...
... computer in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information,.... Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your computer's...
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...the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...system is stored to memory, you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing ...
...the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...system is stored to memory, you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing ...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
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... the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your... caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on your battery" on page 116.
... the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your... caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on your battery" on page 116.
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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 the data on it unless you will lose all work frequently. Label the ...
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 the data on it unless you will lose all work frequently. Label the ...
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... 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 enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters...
... 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 enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters...