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19 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 ...
19 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 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
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... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
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...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR®...
...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR®...
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..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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... at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 47. See ...in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is...
... at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 47. See ...in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is...
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.... Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a...socket, to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (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. Getting Started Connecting to...
.... Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a...socket, to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (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. Getting Started Connecting to...
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...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for..., and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by...
...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for..., and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
... 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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... characteristic 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. Your select model may not be able to all of the many possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (...icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your display...
... characteristic 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. Your select model may not be able to all of the many possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (...icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your display...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) ... menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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;
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) ... menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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;
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... a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
... a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
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... is a good idea to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
... is a good idea to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
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...disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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 off. ...
...disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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 off. ...
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... and programs 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 returns ...to the mode in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to your work first...
... and programs 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 returns ...to the mode in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to your work first...
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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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... for the options you close the display panel. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...
... for the options you close the display panel. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...