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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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...options preset to a configuration that 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 leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your ...Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental...
...options preset to a configuration that 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 leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your ...Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental...
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... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
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... page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
... page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
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...resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An ... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 do so may damage ...
...resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An ... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 do so may damage ...
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...the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for information on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
...the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for information on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
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... to slowly open or close 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.
... to slowly open or close 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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... for an entire product Series. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on... power To 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 may appear on your screen display when you may not have selected all the features...
... for an entire product Series. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on... power To 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 may appear on your screen display when you may not have selected all the features...
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...system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 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. 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 (...
...system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 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. 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 (...
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... remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module.
... remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module.
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...® needs your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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 . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
...® needs your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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 . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
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... are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you turn off your work. If you will not be using...
... are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you turn off your work. If you will not be using...
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... Down option to turn 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...are retained indefinitely. 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 which you left off. If you change ...
... Down option to turn 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...are retained indefinitely. 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 which you left off. If you change ...
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... 75 Turning off . Be sure 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 save any open programs and...-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81.
... 75 Turning off . Be sure 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 save any open programs and...-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81.
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... button Set this option to Shut down lists. 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...
... button Set this option to Shut down lists. 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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... panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want. NOTE These options can be set . 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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... 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...