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... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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...
... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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 29 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 ...
Contents 29 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 ...
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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Contents 33 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 or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 33 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 or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
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... you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most... stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you...
... you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most... stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you...
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Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
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... vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before adding ...
... vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before adding ...
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... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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...to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/...
... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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...to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/...
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...electric shock, possibly resulting in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on 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 ...hands. Failure to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned...
...electric shock, possibly resulting in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on 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 ...hands. Failure to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned...
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...computer is using it on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces... the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for you to turn it . Your ...
...computer is using it on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces... the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for you to turn it . Your ...
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Small bright dots may appear on the computer chassis, unless you turn on the display panel and be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen ...while on battery power. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Do not press or push ...
Small bright dots may appear on the computer chassis, unless you turn on the display panel and be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen ...while on battery power. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Do not press or push ...
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...cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears...
...cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears...
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... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data... module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data... module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 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 ... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 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 ... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove...
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your computer when you are not using the computer...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your computer when you are not using the computer...
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... consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... Down option to upgrade your computer. You must turn off your computer in order to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning...
... consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... Down option to upgrade your computer. You must turn off your computer in order to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 74 Getting Started Turning...
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... down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring..., and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you left off the computer 75 For information on using . ❖ If the...
... down using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring..., and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you left off the computer 75 For information on using . ❖ If the...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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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... to go into Hibernation mode when you want. 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.
... to go into Hibernation mode when you want. 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.
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... files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
... files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.