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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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... the 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 will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer ...is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
... the 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 will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer ...is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
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...These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ... on page 45 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 47. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is...
...These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ... on page 45 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 47. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is...
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...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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction ...may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if...
...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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction ...may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if...
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...it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" 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 not plugged into an AC power source ...; Glows white or green, depending on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that ...
...it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" 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 not plugged into an AC power source ...; Glows white or green, depending on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that ...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer... using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample...
...extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer... using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut ...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut ...
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... to work. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. 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.
... to work. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. 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.
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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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Windows® needs your ...heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 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 squarely with the socket latches. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Windows® needs your ...heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 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 squarely with the socket latches. If...
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..., and Sleep. If you turn off . It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
..., and Sleep. If you turn off . It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... 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 off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖.... ❖ 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 it first saves the ...
... 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 off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖.... ❖ 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 it first saves the ...
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...Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which 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. Factors to save any...Hibernation or Shut 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to your hard disk,...
...Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which 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. Factors to save any...Hibernation or Shut 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to your hard disk,...
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... if you want the computer 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...
... if you want the computer 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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... to go into Hibernation mode when you want . 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 close the display panel. The Edit Plan...
... to go into Hibernation mode when you want . 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 close the display panel. The Edit Plan...
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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. Getting Started 83 Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from ...
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. Getting Started 83 Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from ...