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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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With your Toshiba computer, 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. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power...you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" ...
With your Toshiba computer, 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. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power...you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust...
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... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 43 Setting up your...
... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 43 Setting up your...
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... to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer....
... to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer....
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.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided... in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the ...
.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided... in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the ...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
... 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
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... screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown ... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your computer's features...
... screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown ... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your computer's features...
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otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page ... of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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;
otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page ... of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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;
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... system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the...
... system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the...
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...memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again.
...memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again.
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If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged ...
If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged ...
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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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... 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. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... the computer, you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...
... 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. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... the computer, you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...
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... when you want the computer 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...
... when you want the computer 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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... that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can be set . 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...
... that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can be set . 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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... 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.