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...following table. 17 Approved 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... 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.
...following table. 17 Approved 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... 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.
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... 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 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... 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 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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.... Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 40 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, that shipped with the underside or surface of use...
.... Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 40 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, that shipped with the underside or surface of use...
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... adaptor. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the ...first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. 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 associated with your ...
... adaptor. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the ...first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. 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 associated with your ...
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... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord...adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord...adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
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... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer...
... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer...
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... into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned ... until the battery light glows blue. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that...
... into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned ... until the battery light glows blue. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that...
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... and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it ...intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic ...
... and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it ...intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic ...
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... power To 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system indicator...
... power To 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system indicator...
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..., begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns... off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
..., begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. You can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The operating system turns... off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you ... module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you ... module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position.
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... Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
... Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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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... the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows...
... the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows...
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...; 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed,...command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you were using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to continue working after ...
...; 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed,...command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you were using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to continue working after ...
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... from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... 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 . Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode...
... from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... 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 . Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode...
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... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
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... all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 purchase an ...
... all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 purchase an ...
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... Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals...
... Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals...