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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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...STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will ...
...STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will ...
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...computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to rain, water, seawater or ...moisture. 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 ...
...computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to rain, water, seawater or ...moisture. 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 ...
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...external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can... use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
...external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can... use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
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..., or to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket,... power to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
..., or to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket,... power to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
...After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...not be able to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all those features. Below... and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Your select model may appear on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than...
...not be able to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all those features. Below... and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Your select model may appear on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than...
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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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove...lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating 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 Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If ...
.... 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove...lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating 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 Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If ...
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.... Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart... could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
.... Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart... could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you .... 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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission.
To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you .... 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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission.
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... to one option available for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its...
... to one option available for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you are off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its...
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...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few ... activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...
...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few ... activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...
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...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... your 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. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. ...
...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... your 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. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. ...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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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... power button or closing the display panel, you can be set . 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. 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 or closing the display panel, you can be set . 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. 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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... of Power Options screen 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...
... of Power Options screen 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...