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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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..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy...
..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy...
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...10070; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers ...Exposure to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions...
...10070; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers ...Exposure to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions...
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... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan... can use external power or to a power source" on page 47. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan... can use external power or to a power source" on page 47. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 socket, to...the computer. Be careful if you 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 damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly ...
...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 socket, to...the computer. Be careful if you 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 damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly ...
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...first time, avoid leaving the 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 time to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you... the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for...
...first time, avoid leaving the 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 time to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you... the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on the computer: 1 Make sure any external...
Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on the computer: 1 Make sure any external...
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... 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. 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 Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns ...
... 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. 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 Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns ...
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... page 60. 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 battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing... for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... page 60. 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 battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing... for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; The System ... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ...
...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; The System ... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ...
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If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for ...
If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for ...
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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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...documents and programs 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer ...programs and files you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main...
...documents and programs 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer ...programs and files you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main...
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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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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.
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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.
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... then Power Options. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time...
... then Power Options. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time...