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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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.... See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
.... See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids...
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids...
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...AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. In this condition...power source" on the computer. 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
...AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. In this condition...power source" on the computer. 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
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...resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power... to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
...resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power... to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
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... for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided...
... for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on ...of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
... and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on ...of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
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... the 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; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display... 2 Click Shut Down. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
... the 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; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display... 2 Click Shut Down. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
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Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot ... configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 52 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot ... configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 52 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
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.... This is a security feature to work. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace...
.... This is a security feature to work. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace...
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... you will not be using it for a while. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option...
... you will not be using it for a while. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option...
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...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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including ...left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are...
...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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including ...left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are...
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... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you...If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see...
... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you...If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see...
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... if 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...
... if 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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... can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, 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...
... can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, 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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... 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...