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...is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use 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) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela ...
...is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use 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) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela ...
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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 28
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 28
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... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 109 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...113 Setting battery notifications 113...
... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 109 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...113 Setting battery notifications 113...
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...™ Memory Boot Utility 156 Booting from a bootable SD card 157 Mouse Utility 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 ... a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........186
...™ Memory Boot Utility 156 Booting from a bootable SD card 157 Mouse Utility 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 ... a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........186
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... information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power 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. If the model ...
... information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power 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. If the model ...
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... work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
... work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
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... is in serious injury. To use it. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, ... Always make sure your computer. Overheating 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
... is in serious injury. To use it. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, ... Always make sure your computer. Overheating 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 remove a plug from a socket. ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 remove a plug from a socket. ...
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... 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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...
... 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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting...
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting...
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... this guide. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all optical drives are empty. When the computer is manufactured ... turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not have all the...
... this guide. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all optical drives are empty. When the computer is manufactured ... turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not have all the...
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... 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page... 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page... 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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... correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do ...
... correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do ...
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To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or ... 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of ...
To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or ... 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of ...
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... computer is off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... computer is off your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to upgrade your computer in which you left off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and.... Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to memory, so that...
...open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to upgrade your computer in which you left off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and.... Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to memory, so that...
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...Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When ... again, the computer returns to your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
...Turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When ... again, the computer returns to your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click...
... 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click...
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... which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to be customized.
... which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to be customized.