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...table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan... Vietnam Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia...
...table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan... Vietnam Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
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...Profiles 150 Quickly creating a new power profile 150 Customizing a power profile 150 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Toshiba Button Controls 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Fingerprint Enrollment 158 Fingerprint Logon 160 ... of action 175 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181
...Profiles 150 Quickly creating a new power profile 150 Customizing a power profile 150 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 Toshiba Button Controls 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Fingerprint Enrollment 158 Fingerprint Logon 160 ... of action 175 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181
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... backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys 206 Volume Mute 206 Password security 206 Without a password ...206 With a password 207 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 207 Power profile 208 Standby ...
... backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys 206 Volume Mute 206 Password security 206 Without a password ...206 With a password 207 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 207 Power profile 208 Standby ...
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Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. ... computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Never place a heavy object...
Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. ... computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Never place a heavy object...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Setting up your software When you turn on page 44. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will ... click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to the Internet and click Next. The computer will connect to a power...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Setting up your software When you turn on page 44. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will ... click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to the Internet and click Next. The computer will connect to a power...
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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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ...a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
..., 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 ...a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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... installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the 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 charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
... installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the 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 charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel...
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel...
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... when 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 may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook... chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are...
... when 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 may not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook... chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 4 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 4 Remove the main battery.
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... the additional memory module. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in "Checking total memory" on page 111. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the...) Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
... the additional memory module. If only one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in "Checking total memory" on page 111. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the...) Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
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... 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 your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 111. 6 Turn the computer right...56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a...
... 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 your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 111. 6 Turn the computer right...56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a...
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... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off. If you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off. If you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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... computer on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer... system installed, you left off. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main...
... computer on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer... system installed, you left off. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main...
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Be sure to save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 77. You should save your hard disk. If you left off ...10070; Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , ...
Be sure to save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 77. You should save your hard disk. If you left off ...10070; Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , ...
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... 4 Select the options you can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. NOTE These options are set . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer...
... 4 Select the options you can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. NOTE These options are set . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer...
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...dialog box The computer saves the state of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate... while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power...
...dialog box The computer saves the state of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate... while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power...
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... they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to...
... they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to the AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to...