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...regions in the following table. Do not 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 ...Vietnam Do not 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. 17 Approved...
...regions in the following table. Do not 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 ...Vietnam Do not 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. 17 Approved...
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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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... cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. ...Read the enclosed Instruction Manual 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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...
... cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. ...Read the enclosed Instruction Manual 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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...
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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 description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate ... external or internal components to 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
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 description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate ... external or internal components to 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
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...to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. 44 Getting Started Connecting to...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
...to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. 44 Getting Started Connecting to...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
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Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on ...
Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on ...
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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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the ...AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge...
... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the ...AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge...
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...TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 to turn ...
...TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 to turn ...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide...
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... will be lost. 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The operating system turns off... 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both.
... will be lost. 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; The operating system turns off... 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. 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 the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot...
... for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot...
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... a memory module" on page 116. 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 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, 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.
... a memory module" on page 116. 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 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, 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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... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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.... 74 Getting Started 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... 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 again. ❖ Use...
.... 74 Getting Started 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... 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 again. ❖ Use...
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... configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main... fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open ...
... configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using the Sleep command and the main... fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open ...
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... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of 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 drive indicator light ...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of 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 drive indicator light ...
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Your work " on page 92 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. If the ...
Your work " on page 92 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. If the ...