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.../Regions 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
.../Regions 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 29
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... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
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Contents 35 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard® problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 194 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard® problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 194 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application...
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...model you purchased is compliant, it is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of... the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will ...
...model you purchased is compliant, it is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of... the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will ...
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... or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or ...liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating ...
... or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or ...liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating ...
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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. 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. ❖ ... AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). NOTE Please handle your...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. 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. ❖ ... AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). NOTE Please handle your...
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...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 132) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. After starting your software" on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page ...46. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 132) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. After starting your software" on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page ...46. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
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... or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. 48 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 AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an ...
... or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. 48 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 AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an ...
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...follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main... a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
...follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main... a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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... display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power ... for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until...
... display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power ... for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until...
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... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open... not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your screen display when...
... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open... not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your screen display when...
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... to all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The on/off the...
... to all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The on/off the...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The ... is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The ... is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
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... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect...
... force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect...
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... of the slot. (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...
... of the slot. (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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... not be using the computer for several days or if you are using it for a while. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... not be using the computer for several days or if you are using it for a while. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on how to use...
... information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on how to use...
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...command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main... save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on page 82. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps...
...command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main... save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on page 82. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps...
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... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...