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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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...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low...energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. 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® ...
...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low...energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. 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® ...
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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 are connected ... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose...
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 are connected ... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose...
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... outlet (even if your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,... possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating 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. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer....
... outlet (even if your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,... possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating 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. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer....
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... operate. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. 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...connection. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket...
... operate. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. 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...connection. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket...
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... correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready ...to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for...
... correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready ...to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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... usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the... 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright...
... usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the... 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 accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright...
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... the memory module slot cover 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... module slot cover. 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 memory module slot cover 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... module slot cover. 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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... can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . 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... a memory module" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . 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... a memory module" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... 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. 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. otherwise, click Cancel. If the computer does not recognize ...
... 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. 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. otherwise, click Cancel. If the computer does not recognize ...
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to upgrade your computer when you must turn off your work. You must turn off your computer in -use light are...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to upgrade your computer when you must turn off your work. You must turn off your computer in -use light are...
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... maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... 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. ❖ Use the ...
... maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... 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. ❖ Use the ...
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... is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 81. If you were using Sleep..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 75 Turning off . NOTE After your computer ...
... is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 81. If you were using Sleep..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 75 Turning off . NOTE After your computer ...
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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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... is configured, you can place it 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...
... is configured, you can place it 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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... 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.