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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 Do not use ...) Wake-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.
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 Do not use ...) Wake-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.
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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 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 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 alarms 108...
... Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 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 alarms 108...
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... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password ...211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby ...
... backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 211 Without a password ...211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby ...
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...from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and...
...from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and...
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These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you turn off the power again until ... the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to continue. Setting up your computer. Click Next to be chosen." 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you turn off the power again until ... the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to continue. Setting up your computer. Click Next to be chosen." 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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... adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 adaptor Failure to the computer. Always confirm that 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 remove a plug from...
... adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 adaptor Failure to the computer. Always confirm that 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 remove a plug from...
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... in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you an... to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 110 for more than a few...
... in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you an... to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 110 for more than a few...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to...
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...the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ...Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications...
...the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ...Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications...
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...the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the ...captive screw that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module...
...the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the ...captive screw that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module...
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...Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 NOTE For this model, ...
...Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 NOTE For this model, ...
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... Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the... main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove...
... Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the... main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove...
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... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... system is stored on the operating system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from turning off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the computer to where you have more than restarting... from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. If you change your mind...
... system is stored on the operating system installed, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from turning off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of the computer to where you have more than restarting... from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. If you change your mind...
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...and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it ,... information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For ...
...and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it ,... information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off . Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For ...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to ...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to ...
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... button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...
... button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...
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... mode. NOTE These options are set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you want . The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer ...the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate while the...
... mode. NOTE These options are set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you want . The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer ...the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate while the...
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...Before moving your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...desk. For more information on page 114. 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 80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section...
...Before moving your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...desk. For more information on page 114. 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 80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section...