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...23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd)... conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August...
...23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd)... conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August...
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... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam 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...
... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam 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 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer...computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
...Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer...computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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...preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...in AC power mode. To conserve 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 more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome...
...preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...in AC power mode. To conserve 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 more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome...
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Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ..., and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury...
Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ..., and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury...
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... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to... charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ...
... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to... charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ...
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... socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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,...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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.
... socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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,...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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.
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... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the... AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the... AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
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.... When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the... computer, the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load...
.... When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the... computer, the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load...
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... of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
... of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
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... memory module. If you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it...
... memory module. If you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it...
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Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on or when an ...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover...
Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on or when an ...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover...
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.../disc is off) to your computer when you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer installation guide for a while. It is a good idea to lose your printer. If you are not using the computer...
.../disc is off) to your computer when you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer installation guide for a while. It is a good idea to lose your printer. If you are not using the computer...
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... retained indefinitely. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on... not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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...
... retained indefinitely. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on... not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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...
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... the computer For information on how to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you...
... the computer For information on how to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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 go into Hibernation...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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 go into Hibernation...