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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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... efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration... for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY...
... efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration... for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY...
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... occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as air... keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as air... keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...; Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach ...the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 ...
...; Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach ...the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 ...
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...or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always 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...computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in ...
...or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always 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...computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in ...
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...time to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power... source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
...time to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power... source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... not have selected all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright... dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright ...
... not have selected all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright... dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright ...
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The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and ...turn the computer upside down 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 locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and ...turn the computer upside down 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 locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
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...lost. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. If you can verify that the computer has ... the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove...
...lost. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. If you can verify that the computer has ... the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove...
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...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time ...page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click ...
...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time ...page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click ...
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... Hibernate command if you 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 will not be using it for a while.
... Hibernate command if you 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 will not be using it for a while.
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.... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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. ❖...
.... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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. ❖...
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... programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode,... returns 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. NOTE After your...
... programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode,... returns 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. NOTE After your...
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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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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 ...
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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... computer to be customized. 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.
... computer to be customized. 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.