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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 ...
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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...that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
...that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
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... the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on... or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. To use it. Using your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material...
... the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on... or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. To use it. Using your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material...
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Failure 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 socket, to follow this instruction may damage... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been provided with your 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 ...
Failure 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 socket, to follow this instruction may damage... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been provided with your 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 ...
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...first 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for system operation and... will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging 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...
...first 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for system operation and... will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging 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...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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... you 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 not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible...computer chassis, unless you have selected all those features. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the ...
... you 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 not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible...computer chassis, unless you have selected all those features. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the ...
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... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down...
... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down...
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... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep...the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are adding extra...
... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep...the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are adding extra...
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... module is inserted completely 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 page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... and try again. 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.
... module is inserted completely 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 page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... and try again. 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.
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... in order to upgrade your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
... in order to upgrade your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
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...the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are...Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not...
...the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are...Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not...
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...the computer 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. Getting Started 75...left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating ...
...the computer 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. Getting Started 75...left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating ...
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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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... can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it again by closing the display panel, depending 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. The Edit Plan Settings ...
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. The Edit Plan Settings ...