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... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....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 ...
... 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....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 ...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
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... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
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...cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...information for Safety and Comfort. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not ...
...cause system failure. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...information for Safety and Comfort. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not ...
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... the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 choose your background and then click Next... time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 41 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. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup ...
... the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 choose your background and then click Next... time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 41 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. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup ...
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...AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to... a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. 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. Never pull...
...AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to... a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. 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. Never pull...
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... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor ...
... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those ... the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT)...
... possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those ... the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT)...
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... the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample...
... the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample...
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...computer. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory...You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 to shut down the ...
...computer. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory...You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 to shut down the ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove...
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... have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state 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 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 ...
...; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state 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 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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...❖ Restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off . For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. NOTE After...
...❖ Restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 72 Getting Started Turning off . For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. NOTE After...
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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 ...
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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... configured, you can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... configured, you can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... 79 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.
... 79 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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... you click the power button in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue. Once 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...
... you click the power button in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue. Once 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...