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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 ...
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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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems...
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Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 ... recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world 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...
Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 ... recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world 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...
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... the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.... ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such...
... the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.... ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such...
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... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Always grasp the plug ...
...have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Always grasp the plug ...
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...more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time,...
...more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time,...
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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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Over a period of time, and depending on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that ... all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the screen while on...
Over a period of time, and depending on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that ... all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the screen while on...
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... computer 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
... computer 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
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... memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the... in "Installing a memory module" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the... in "Installing a memory module" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to continue." NOTE From time to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117.... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If unsure, cancel and try again.
...the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to continue." NOTE From time to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117.... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If unsure, cancel and try again.
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... the computer 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. If you are off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work.
... the computer 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. If you are off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work.
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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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...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your computer...the computer 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to ...
...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your computer...the computer 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to ...
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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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
... 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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
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... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to...
... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of these methods, you first need to...