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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 ...
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 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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... low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable... operating environment and optimum system performance 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 ...
... low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable... operating environment and optimum system performance 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 ...
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... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and... travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack.
... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and... travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack.
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... Always operate your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read...
... Always operate your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read...
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... to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been 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 do so may damage the cord...
... to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been 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 do so may damage the cord...
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...computer. After that reduces the power required for information on your model. Once the battery is using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending ...hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid...
...computer. After that reduces the power required for information on your model. Once the battery is using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending ...hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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...drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the many possible icons used on your screen display when ...you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your computer. Your computer...
...drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the many possible icons used on your screen display when ...you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your computer. Your computer...
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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; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system ...computer 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ...
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; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system ...computer 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ...
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... could hang up the computer. 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 . If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. ... computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... could hang up the computer. 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 . If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. ... computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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... remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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. NOTE From time to work. To do this:...
... remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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. NOTE From time to work. To do this:...
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... days or if you must turn off your computer in -use light are off your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of...
... days or if you must turn off your computer in -use light are off your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of...
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... the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider 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... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 the Sleep...
... the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider 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... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 the Sleep...
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 82. Factors to consider when ...or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 82. Factors to consider when ...or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command...
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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 the display panel. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer To use any of Power ...
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. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer To use any of Power ...
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... into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
... into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.