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... the countries/regions in the following table. 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...
... the countries/regions in the following table. 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 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 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 45 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 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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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 drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer 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 drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer problems...
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... the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer...
... the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer...
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... not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause...
... not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause...
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... all setup steps up your computer. Using 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 or when an ...a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your ...
... all setup steps up your computer. Using 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 or when an ...a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your ...
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...See "Setting up your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. After starting your computer for the first time you use a multiple connector. Never pull.... Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page...
...See "Setting up your software. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. After starting your computer for the first time you use a multiple connector. Never pull.... Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page...
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... no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. ... cause birth defects or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
... no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. ... cause birth defects or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
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... AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows blue. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord...
... AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows blue. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord...
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...computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the... center of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power ...
...computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the... center of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power ...
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...technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may not have selected...
...technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may not have selected...
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..., do not 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 all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn off...
..., do not 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 all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn off...
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... A. 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. NOTE For this model Slot A is on page 114. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the... Start menu. 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; If the computer is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. Slot B is ...
... A. 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. NOTE For this model Slot A is on page 114. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the... Start menu. 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; If the computer is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. Slot B is ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If only one memory module installed for ... this model slot A is the top slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If only one memory module installed for ... this model slot A is the top slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ... module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ... module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
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...: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and ...Shut Down option to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Options for several days or if you must turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds ...
...: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and ...Shut Down option to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Options for several days or if you must turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds ...
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... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page ... open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to...
... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page ... open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to...
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78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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 ...
78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 computer to go into Hibernation...