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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 ...
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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... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake...ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information...
... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake...ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information...
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.... Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ..., resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to...
.... Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ..., resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to...
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...up your computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 46. Read ... or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
...up your computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 46. Read ... or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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) has been fully inserted into the socket..., to the computer. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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) has been fully inserted into the socket..., to the computer. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be...
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... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an ... 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...
... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an ... 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Do not press or push on the display panel...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Do not press or push on the display panel...
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...brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to all of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on... and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described...
...brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to all of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on... and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described...
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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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock ... is on page 115. 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 the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
... 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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock ... is on page 115. 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 the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main...
... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main...
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... (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 the computer does...
... (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 the computer does...
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It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you ...
It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you ...
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...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 open programs and files you change your mind and decide to continue working after... . For information on page 78. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state 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...
...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 open programs and files you change your mind and decide to continue working after... . For information on page 78. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state 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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... including all open programs and files you left off. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the ...; While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system...
... including all open programs and files you left off. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the ...; While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system...
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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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... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
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... Started 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.
... Started 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.