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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 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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... efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...
... efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...
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..., protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...
..., protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...
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...and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "...ventilation" section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 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 software" on page 45 before you ...
...and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "...ventilation" section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 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 software" on page 45 before you ...
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... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to operate. 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 socket, to ... to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power...
... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to operate. 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 socket, to ... to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power...
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... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power ... 115 for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...
... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power ... 115 for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...
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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. 50 Getting Started 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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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... chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer... to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on the computer chassis, unless you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time,...
... chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer... to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on the computer chassis, unless you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time,...
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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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close ... lock 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close ... lock 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; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding...
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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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If ...174; will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer...
... 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. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If ...174; will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer...
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.... Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
.... Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
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...state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 disk/disc activity lights ...
...state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 disk/disc activity lights ...
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...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ...left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to the mode in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command...
...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ...left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to the mode in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The ...
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... can place the computer into Sleep mode. The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...
... can place the computer into Sleep mode. The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...