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...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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved ...
...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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved ...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
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... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
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...withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the ... immediately: 1. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect ...
...withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the ... immediately: 1. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect ...
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...Cards. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next...screen prompts to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your computer. To use it.
...Cards. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next...screen prompts to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your computer. To use it.
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... 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 charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to follow this instruction may result in...
... 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 charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to follow this instruction may result in...
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...an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 45 Charging the main... AC power source with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
...an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 45 Charging the main... AC power source with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT... manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to ...
... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT... manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to ...
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... a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including... the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including... the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a ... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a ... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you...
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... first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk. For information on how to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue ...
... first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk. For information on how to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 turn off your computer, save your mind and decide to continue ...
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...computer will try 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 using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the... Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to the mode in which you left it, including all ...
...computer will try 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 using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the... Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to the mode in which you left it, including all ...
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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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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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.
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... they operate while the computer is configured, you place the computer in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... they operate while the computer is configured, you place the computer in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...