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... countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/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...
... countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/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...
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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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If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ... optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ... optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer) or...
... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer) or...
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...ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting...
...ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting...
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... Always confirm 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 incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...
... Always confirm 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 incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...
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...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information...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 power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information...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 power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
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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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
... 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear 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 appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not have all the ... Turning on the power To turn on your display are designed to all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power.
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear 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 appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not have all the ... Turning on the power To turn on your display are designed to all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power.
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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. For ...information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click...
...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. For ...information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click...
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... can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "...
... can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "...
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... latches. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module... and try again. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System.
... latches. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module... and try again. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System.
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... the cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or...
... the cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or...
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...are retained indefinitely. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system... turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return 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...
...are retained indefinitely. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system... turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return 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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... the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the computer 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 enter Hibernation mode. Be sure...-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the...
... the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the computer 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 enter Hibernation mode. Be sure...-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
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...(s) you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
...(s) you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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.
... 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.