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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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...174; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and ...optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing...
...174; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and ...optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing...
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... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that...
... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that...
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... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC ...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must ...
... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC ...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must ...
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...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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... remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other ...
...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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... remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other ...
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... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery 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) ❖ ... an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable...
... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery 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) ❖ ... an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable...
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... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... turn 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all optical drives are examples of some of the...thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
... turn 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all optical drives are examples of some of the...thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
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...The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer 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. 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...
...The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer 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. 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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... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
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...display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System... 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." This is a security feature to perform...
...display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System... 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." This is a security feature to perform...
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... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off . If you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure...
... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off . If you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure...
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... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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. ❖...
... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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. ❖...
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... drive, and then shuts down the computer. 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 unsaved information will try to your computer sleeps for... is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
... drive, and then shuts down the computer. 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 unsaved information will try to your computer sleeps for... is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
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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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... for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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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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. The Edit Plan Settings ...
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. The Edit Plan Settings ...