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...18 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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...
...18 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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...
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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...help you 163 Resolving a hardware conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 165 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 167 Display problems 168 Disk drive problems 170 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 ExpressCard® problems 173 Printer problems...habits 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 185 Before you contact Toshiba 185 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 186 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
...help you 163 Resolving a hardware conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 165 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 167 Display problems 168 Disk drive problems 170 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 ExpressCard® problems 173 Printer problems...habits 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 185 Before you contact Toshiba 185 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 186 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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...maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go.... configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and...
...maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go.... configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and...
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... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... into the computer. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, ...
...soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... into the computer. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, ...
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..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage caused by use ...
..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage caused by use ...
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...time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to... is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system ...
...time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to... is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system ...
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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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... is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to all possible 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 computer. Over a period of time, and depending on...
... is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to all possible 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 computer. Over a period of time, and depending on...
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... 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 (Sample...Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 ...
... 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 (Sample...Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 ...
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.... The computer could hang 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 . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the.... You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost.
.... The computer could hang 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 . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the.... You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost.
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... on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module...). otherwise, click Cancel. 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.
... on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module...). otherwise, click Cancel. 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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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 work. If you are not using it for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system ...
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 work. If you are not using it for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system ...
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.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
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...critically low, the computer will try to the mode in memory, 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. Be sure to save... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 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 hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When...
...critically low, the computer will try to the mode in memory, 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. Be sure to save... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 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 hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When...
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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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... configured, you can be set . NOTE These options can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... configured, you can be set . NOTE These options can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
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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.