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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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Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR®... We recommend that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and...174; logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR®... We recommend that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and...174; logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
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... direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service...
... direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service...
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Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents located at ... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents located at ... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
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... 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, to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always... caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could...
... 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, to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always... caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could...
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...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows ... than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows ... than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
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... never lift the computer by 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. Do not press or push on the palm rest...
... never lift the computer by 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. Do not press or push on the palm rest...
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...display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are empty. This is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample ...deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not have all the features and specifications ...
...display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are empty. This is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample ...deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not have all the features and specifications ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and ... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and ... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and...
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...computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has ...has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. You ...
...computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has ...has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. You ...
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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory...memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...
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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory...memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ...
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... a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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... shuts 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 all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 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...
... shuts 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 all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 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...
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... If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode.... Sleep saves the current state of the system is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you were using. ❖ If the...
... If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode.... Sleep saves the current state of the system is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you were using. ❖ If the...
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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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... if you want . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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...
... if you want . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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. The Edit Plan 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. The Edit Plan Settings...