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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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the...power button. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the...power button. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
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...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
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... a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Using your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer... resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Using your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer... resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
...Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's...
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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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... guide. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you have selected all...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your...
... guide. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you have selected all...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your...
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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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the 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; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start ...
... 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the 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; The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start ...
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... verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can damage the computer and the ... If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page...
... verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can damage the computer and the ... If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page...
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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 perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time... to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. This is a security feature to work. If ...
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 perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time... to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. This is a security feature to work. If ...
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... advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work. Options for several days or if you to...
... advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to lose your work. Options for several days or if you to...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For information on ... 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 open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. For information on ... 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 open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the...
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...while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to your work first. If you were... and programs to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you ...
...while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to your work first. If you were... and programs to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you ...
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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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... for the options you close the display panel. 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 want the computer to enable them using...
... for the options you close the display panel. 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 want the computer to enable them using...
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... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of...
... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of...