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... countries/regions in the following table. 18 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. 18 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 29 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 ...
Contents 29 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 ...
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
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... stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 To conserve energy, your work...
... stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 To conserve energy, your work...
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...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, 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. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer.
...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, 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. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer.
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... base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or...
... base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or...
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... was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in... serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so 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 remove a plug from...
... was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in... serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so 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 remove a plug from...
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...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ... electric shock, possibly resulting in and turned off until the battery light 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 not plugged...
...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ... electric shock, possibly resulting in and turned off until the battery light 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 not plugged...
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... Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the...
... Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the...
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...display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly...ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from...
...display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly...ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from...
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... 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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 If the computer is on page 114. ...5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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 locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down ...
... 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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 If the computer is on page 114. ...5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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 locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will ... Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will ... Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page...
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.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... cause you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you to lose your computer when you are not using the...
... cause you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you to lose your computer when you are not using the...
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... off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. 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 the internal storage drive, 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 the Sleep...
... off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. 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 the internal storage drive, 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 the Sleep...
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... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 enter Hibernation mode...
... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 enter Hibernation mode...
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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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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
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... the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods...
... the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods...