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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 ...
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 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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ... Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. ...a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ... Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. ...a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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.... If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
.... If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
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... carpet or other soft material can use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your... computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged ...
... carpet or other soft material can use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your... computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged ...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to operate. 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 been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer....computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to operate. 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 been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer....computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use ...
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... off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for...AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer ...
... off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for...AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all optical drives are an intrinsic... characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
... turn on your computer. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all optical drives are an intrinsic... characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
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...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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (...Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. ...
...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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (...Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. ...
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...module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not ...above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL ...
...module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not ...above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL ...
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... the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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...
... the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate...
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.... ❖ Because the 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 the state in which you left off. Hibernation mode ... mode 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 Sleep...
.... ❖ Because the 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 the state in which you left off. Hibernation mode ... mode 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 Sleep...
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... of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors 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 left it, including...will try 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 the computer. Getting Started Turning off . For information on...
... of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors 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 left it, including...will try 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 the computer. Getting Started Turning off . For information on...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power...
... display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to go into Hibernation mode when you want the computer to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power...