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... for use this equipment except in the 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...
... for use this equipment except in the 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...
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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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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 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 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 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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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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...management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the... and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the...
...management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the... and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the...
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...expose the computer to the computer. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or ... and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel...
...expose the computer to the computer. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or ... and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel...
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... computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...." section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
... computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...." section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
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...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may damage the...
...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may damage the...
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... computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. 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 time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ...
... computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. 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 time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ...
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50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to slowly open or close the display panel. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used ....the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you to turn it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to...
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to slowly open or close the display panel. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used ....the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you to turn it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to...
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...computer chassis are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ... drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for ...
...computer chassis are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ... drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for ...
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...Click Shut Down. 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; 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down ...
...Click Shut Down. 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; 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down ...
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... the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer...
... the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the...
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... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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...turn off your computer in order to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the 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: ...continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...
...turn off your computer in order to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the 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: ...continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...
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... commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your work...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. 76...
... commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your work...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. 76...
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... when you want the computer 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...
... when you want the computer 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
... 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods...
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods...