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... countries/regions in the following table. 19 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. 19 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 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
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... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
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... multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power...system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that ...
... multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power...system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that ...
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... occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture... field, 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 an authorized service center.
... occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture... field, 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 an authorized service center.
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...block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. ...NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for...
...block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. ...NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for...
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...possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 ...
...possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 ...
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... computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to recharge. Once the battery is charged for information on page 113 for the first time, avoid ...
... computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to recharge. Once the battery is charged for information on page 113 for the first time, avoid ...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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.
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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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...chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your select model may appear on your display are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your computer. Below ... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly ...
...chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your select model may appear on your display are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your computer. Below ... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly ...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and ... slot cover. 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.
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and ... slot cover. 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.
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... side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost.... The computer could hang up the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost.... The computer could hang up the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 ...optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 ...optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable ...
It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable ...
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...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...80. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on how to where you left it first saves the current ...
...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...80. 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on how to where you left it first saves the current ...
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...state of the computer to your work first. Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the... and programs 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 the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
...state of the computer to your work first. Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the... and programs 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 the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
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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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...