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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 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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... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
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... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC...
... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC...
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... that is in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before adding...
... that is in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before adding...
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... 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 grasp the plug directly. 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 follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
... 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 grasp the plug directly. 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 follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
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... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at... on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer....
... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at... on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer....
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... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
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...appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many... while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer chassis, unless you may appear on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all of thin-film transistors (TFT) ...
...appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the icons or switches shown on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many... while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer chassis, unless you may appear on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all of thin-film transistors (TFT) ...
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... Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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; The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on... 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.
... Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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; The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on... 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.
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... for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the... memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
... for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the... memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
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... into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right .... 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to continue." This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
... into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right .... 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to continue." This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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... the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery.
... the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery.
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...you were using. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work,... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 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...
...you were using. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work,... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 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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... the computer returns 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 the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ..."Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including ...
... the computer returns 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 the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ..."Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including ...
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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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If you want . Once 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 ...
If you want . Once 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 ...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. 82 Getting Started Turning ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. 82 Getting Started Turning ...