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.../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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
.../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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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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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...® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active,... configuration that you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-...
...® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active,... configuration that you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-...
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...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ...❖ Equipment that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ...❖ Equipment that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
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... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ... 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47.
... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ... 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47.
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...has been fully inserted into the socket, to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you ...a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable ...
...has been fully inserted into the socket, to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you ...a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable ...
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...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on your model....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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect ...
...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on your model....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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect ...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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...technology. This information applies to all of the many possible icons used on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your select model may not have all the ... 51 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you...
...technology. This information applies to all of the many possible icons used on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your select model may not have all the ... 51 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 ... 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 Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 54 ... 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 Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page ... memory" on page 60. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page ... memory" on page 60. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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... 60 Getting 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one.... 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn ...
... 60 Getting 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one.... 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn ...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to upgrade your computer in -use...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to lose your computer when you are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to upgrade your computer in -use...
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... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before ...
... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before ...
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...When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to...and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 82. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
...When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to...and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 82. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into...
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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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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 first need to enable them using the ...
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 first need to enable them using the ...
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... computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The on/off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...
... computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The on/off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...