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... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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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 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 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 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
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... to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY...
... to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY...
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... again until you have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
... again until you have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
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... on or when an AC adaptor is connected to 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 adding external or internal components to a... or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs...
... on or when an AC adaptor is connected to 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 adding external or internal components to a... or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs...
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... may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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) ... electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of ...
... may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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) ... electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of ...
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...power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...required for more than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...
...power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...required for more than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...
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... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
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...of the screen while on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on... operated on your computer. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on...
...of the screen while on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on... operated on your computer. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to ... page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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;
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to ... page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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;
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...Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 59. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for... right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the...
...Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 59. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for... right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the...
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... a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is a security feature to...; otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is a security feature to...; otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... system could cause you to lose your computer when you are not using it for a while. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
... system could cause you to lose your computer when you are not using it for a while. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
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...mode shuts 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ...the state in which you left 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...
...mode shuts 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the ...the state in which you left 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...
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...your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on...
...your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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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... power button in Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Once 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...
... power button in Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Once 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...
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... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. 82 Getting Started Turning...
... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. 82 Getting Started Turning...