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18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions ... Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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...
18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions ... Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 48 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer problems...
... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer problems...
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...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable... operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable... operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to withstand the rigors of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to withstand the rigors of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature...
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...: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. .... NOTE Please handle your computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents ...
...: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. .... NOTE Please handle your computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents ...
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... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. After starting your software. An overload on one socket...
... optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. After starting your software. An overload on one socket...
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Use of California to cause birth defects or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 46 Getting Started ...Connecting to a power source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...
Use of California to cause birth defects or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 46 Getting Started ...Connecting to a power source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...
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... the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not... plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an ...
... the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not... plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an ...
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... is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power ...
... is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power ...
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... panel, place one hand on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel...Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to ...
... panel, place one hand on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel...Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to ...
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The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your ...
The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your ...
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... module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut...
... module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut...
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...116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the ...computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. If only one memory is to be installed...
...116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the ...computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. If only one memory is to be installed...
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Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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... off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information..., system settings are using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for...
... off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information..., system settings are using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for...
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...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see... starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you power down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see... starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you power down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
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... want the computer to shut down lists. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... want the computer to shut down lists. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
... 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 computer to go into Hibernation...