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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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... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management... the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management... the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
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... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further... taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack.
... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further... taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack.
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..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly...a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may have been 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 operate. Power cord...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly...a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may have been 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 operate. Power cord...
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... hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ... utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery 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...
... hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ... utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery 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...
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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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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... bright dots that all optical drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an ...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim...
... bright dots that all optical drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an ...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ... 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.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ... 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.
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... page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module ...a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work.
... page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module ...a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is a security feature to work. otherwise, click Cancel. .... 8 Restart the computer. 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.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is a security feature to work. otherwise, click Cancel. .... 8 Restart the computer. 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.
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to upgrade...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to upgrade...
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..., save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the state 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... storage drive. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on page 78. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE:...
..., save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the state 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... storage drive. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on page 78. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the...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 your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the...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 your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
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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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... can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on the Hibernation options 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 start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on the Hibernation options 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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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. 82 Getting Started Turning ...
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. 82 Getting Started Turning ...