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... 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 (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
... 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 (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 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 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
... 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 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
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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 180 Sound system problems 181 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 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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...power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed ...
...power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed ...
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... Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...occur, immediately: 1. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...
... Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...occur, immediately: 1. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...
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...: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps...adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on or when an...
...: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps...adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on or when an...
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Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting ... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting ... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
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...receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 114... gives you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If...
...receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 114... gives you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to...
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...specifications corresponding to all those features. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you 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 designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System...
...specifications corresponding to all those features. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you 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 designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System...
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... The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 operating system turns off the computer...
... The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 operating system turns off the computer...
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... a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you need to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. When...
... a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you need to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. When...
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... Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the...
... Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the...
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It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such ...
It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such ...
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...mode does not require power to where you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to continue ...all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer in which you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut ...
...mode does not require power to where you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to continue ...all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer in which you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut ...
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...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all...and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all...and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
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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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.... 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode when you were using. Once 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...
.... 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode when you were using. Once 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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... Turning off the computer 83 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
... Turning off the computer 83 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...