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... 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
... 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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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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...mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing...
...mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing...
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... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent..., contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent..., contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
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... cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
... cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
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...to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by use of an ...incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. 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 possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by use of an ...incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. 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,...
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... reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided... at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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...
... reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided... at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... to all of the screen while on your computer. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will 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 examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn...
... to all of the screen while on your computer. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will 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 examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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...
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do... 59. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do... 59. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... From time to work. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted... recognized the change. 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.
... From time to work. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted... recognized the change. 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.
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.../or drive. You must turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you have more than one...
.../or drive. You must turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you have more than one...
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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... 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...
... 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... 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...
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...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. If you were using. ❖... the computer 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using...
...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off. If you were using. ❖... the computer 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... the computer is configured, you want the computer to Hibernate if you want . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... the computer is configured, you want the computer to Hibernate if you want . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...