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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 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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... mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes...and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the...
... mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes...and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the...
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... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with...
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... air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your...the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are protected...
... air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on your...the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but are protected...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this ...
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... computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 115 for more...
... computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 115 for more...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are empty. Your...your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for...
This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are empty. Your...your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for...
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...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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove... the lock 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; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 ...
...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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove... the lock 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; Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . 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 "Checking total memory" ... slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . 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 "Checking total memory" ... slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer...
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... System. NOTE From time to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... under Memory (RAM). 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.
... System. NOTE From time to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... under Memory (RAM). 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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... not 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. It is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer To connect an optional...
... not 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. It is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer To connect an optional...
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... 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are... retained indefinitely. For information on how to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
... 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are... retained indefinitely. For information on how to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
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... up again, 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 your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be...
... up again, 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 your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you... will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be...
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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 ...
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. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode 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 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.