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...is approved to the radio standard by 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. 17 Bermuda Chile Curacao Ecuador Grenada Haiti Martinique... Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Maarten Trinidad Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
...is approved to the radio standard by 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. 17 Bermuda Chile Curacao Ecuador Grenada Haiti Martinique... Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Maarten Trinidad Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring main battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 105 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106...
... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring main battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 105 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106...
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...A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 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... 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 187 Before you contact Toshiba 187 Contacting Toshiba 188 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 189 Toshiba's worldwide offices 189
...A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 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... 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 187 Before you contact Toshiba 187 Contacting Toshiba 188 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 189 Toshiba's worldwide offices 189
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... Hot Keys 191 Volume Mute 191 Password security 191 Without a password 191 With a password 192 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 192 Power profile 193 Standby mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Display modes 195 Display brightness 195 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 196 Keyboard hot keys 197 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 198 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 199 Getting Started 200 Starting ConfigFree 200 ConfigFree® Utilities 202 Connectivity Doctor 202 Search for Wireless Devices 204 Profile Settings ...
... Hot Keys 191 Volume Mute 191 Password security 191 Without a password 191 With a password 192 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 192 Power profile 193 Standby mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Display modes 195 Display brightness 195 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 196 Keyboard hot keys 197 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 198 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 199 Getting Started 200 Starting ConfigFree 200 ConfigFree® Utilities 202 Connectivity Doctor 202 Search for Wireless Devices 204 Profile Settings ...
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.... To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in ... ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...
.... To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in ... ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...
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... or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of travel. Remove the...
... or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of travel. Remove the...
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... that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your... computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
... that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your... computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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...power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to...
...power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to...
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...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main...
...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main...
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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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
... 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
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... the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are empty. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you ...: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your...
... the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are empty. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you ...: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your...
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52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 109. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover
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... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on page 110. For more information on inserting the main...
... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on page 110. For more information on inserting the main...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up...
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... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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... shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and ...Standby. If you change your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you will automatically return to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...
... shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and ...Standby. If you change your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you will automatically return to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...
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Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby ...mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...
Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby ...mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...
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... down lists. Once the computer is running on page 145. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.
... down lists. Once the computer is running on page 145. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.
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...off light glows green. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 145. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation...
...off light glows green. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 145. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation...