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... for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use this equipment...) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table.
... for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use this equipment...) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table.
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Outdoor display switch 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the...
30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Outdoor display switch 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the...
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...™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173
...™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173
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...failure. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury... to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to skin. Never allow any liquids to work ...
...failure. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury... to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to skin. Never allow any liquids to work ...
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... up your software When you through steps to set up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard... computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it.
... up your software When you through steps to set up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard... computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it.
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...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 the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use ... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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. Failure...
...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 the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use ... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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. Failure...
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..., and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
..., and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
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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. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to...
... 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. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to...
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...period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on...model may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that may not have selected all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are ...
...period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on...model may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that may not have selected all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are ...
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...Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including... the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory ...
...Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including... the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory ...
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... the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The... the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged...
... the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The... the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged...
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...Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your computer without your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged... that you can quickly recover your hard drive or the recovery media. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." This is displayed below the System heading ...
...Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your computer without your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged... that you can quickly recover your hard drive or the recovery media. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." This is displayed below the System heading ...
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.... Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to turn off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. It is a good idea to upgrade your computer in -use light are not using it for turning off . Each...
.... Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to turn off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. It is a good idea to upgrade your computer in -use light are not using it for turning off . Each...
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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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...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer ...and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you can continue working from Sleep ...
...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer ...and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you can continue working from Sleep ...
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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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... lid to Hibernate if you can be customized. 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. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
... lid to Hibernate if you can be customized. 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. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select...
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select...
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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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...