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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 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems...
... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems...
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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. If the model..., so 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. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. If the model..., so 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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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or ... computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or ... computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC ...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC ...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use...
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...your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by 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 damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or ...injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to the computer. 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,...
...your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by 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 damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or ...injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to the computer. 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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... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC ...power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. 48 Getting ...
... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC ...power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. 48 Getting ...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use... AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies...
... of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use... AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies...
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... module slot cover. 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 Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...) Locating the memory module slot cover 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;
... module slot cover. 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 Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...) Locating the memory module slot cover 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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... memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
... memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
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... or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 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 squarely with the socket latches...under Memory (RAM). 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. NOTE From time to work. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission.
... or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 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 squarely with the socket latches...under Memory (RAM). 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. NOTE From time to work. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission.
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive...
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... all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 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... order to upgrade your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 78 Getting Started...
... all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 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... order to upgrade your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 78 Getting Started...
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...state 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 your unsaved information 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
...state 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 your unsaved information 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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... into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Getting Started 85 Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
... into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Getting Started 85 Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...