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...use for the 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 ...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore 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 not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in ...
...use for the 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 ...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore 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 not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in ...
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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
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... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
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... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
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...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
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...socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric .... Getting Started 37 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 travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
...socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric .... Getting Started 37 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 travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
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... desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. 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...setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 39 before you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn ...
... desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. 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...setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 39 before you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn ...
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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 socket...on a power cord/cable 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 remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC...
... 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 socket...on a power cord/cable 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 remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC...
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... a time. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,... operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to follow this instruction could result in an electric...
... a time. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,... operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to follow this instruction could result in an electric...
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... features and icons described in this guide. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your... ensure that may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you have all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured...
... features and icons described in this guide. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your... ensure that may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you have all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured...
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...cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 98. 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. 48 Getting Started ...
...cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 98. 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. 48 Getting Started ...
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...1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Memory modules ... module" on page 47 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
...1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Memory modules ... module" on page 47 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
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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 100. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
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 100. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
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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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...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if... the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... the current state of the desktop to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must...
...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if... the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... the current state of the desktop to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must...
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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 the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖...you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 64. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory...
...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 the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖...you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 64. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in memory...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...
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The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options ...
The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options ...
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... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...