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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 Vietnam...up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 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. Australia Canada France...
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 Vietnam...up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 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. Australia Canada France...
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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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...computer to the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any part of personal ... Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum...
...computer to the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any part of personal ... Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum...
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To use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up ... user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. 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...
To use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up ... user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. 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...
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... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been 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 operate. 44 Getting Started Connecting ...
... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been 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 operate. 44 Getting Started Connecting ...
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... AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into...
... AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into...
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... computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 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 more than a...
... computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 46 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 more than a...
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... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film... transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47...
... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film... transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47...
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Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown 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 those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding ...
Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown 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 those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding ...
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...-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 , begin at step 1; 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's ... 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
...-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 , begin at step 1; 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's ... 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and ... 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. 54...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and ... 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. 54...
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...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....it out 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 the...
...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....it out 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 the...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
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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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep.... 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 which you left off.
... ❖ 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 the Sleep.... 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 which you left off.
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...; While in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on... using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save any open ...
...; While in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on... using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save any 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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...to a heavy object such as your desk. 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 Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the ... 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. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh...
...to a heavy object such as your desk. 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 Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the ... 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. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh...
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... programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
... programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...