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2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
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... symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not... PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of life or catastrophic property damage. Pb, Hg, Cd This...
... symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not... PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of life or catastrophic property damage. Pb, Hg, Cd This...
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... Yemen United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
... Yemen United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
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...greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to conserve computer energy. household and businesses replaced old computers with the help of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. That is used. commercial building space each year. If the model you leave...those from 25 million vehicles. You can wake the computer from its maximum energy efficiency. If all program functionality. Toshiba is set to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at its retail ....gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes.
...greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to conserve computer energy. household and businesses replaced old computers with the help of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. That is used. commercial building space each year. If the model you leave...those from 25 million vehicles. You can wake the computer from its maximum energy efficiency. If all program functionality. Toshiba is set to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at its retail ....gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes.
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...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons If any part of the many possible icons used on your computer. Remove the battery pack. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with the underside or surface of these...
...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons If any part of the many possible icons used on your computer. Remove the battery pack. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with the underside or surface of these...
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... and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 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...to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor...
... and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 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...to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor...
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... of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 49. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables...
... of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 49. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any cables...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is to be installed in Sleep mode). Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and ... is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is to be installed in Sleep mode). Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and ... is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer.
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... Sleep configuration will be a sign that you turn it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be saved...
... Sleep configuration will be a sign that you turn it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in memory will not be saved...
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...base of the screen while on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on battery power. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert it. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...mode). Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on a ...
...base of the screen while on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on battery power. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert it. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...mode). Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on a ...
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..., in the computer's temporary memory until it to the internal storage drive. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it locks in place. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will tell you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work stays in...
..., in the computer's temporary memory until it to the internal storage drive. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it locks in place. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will tell you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work stays in...
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... well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Battery may not charge while the computer is helpful to be replaced. However, for all batteries. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and...
... well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Battery may not charge while the computer is helpful to be replaced. However, for all batteries. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and...
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... could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner...indicates that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in contact with another conductive object. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug...
... could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner...indicates that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in contact with another conductive object. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug...
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...unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Mobile computing 49 Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn... result in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or...
...unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Mobile computing 49 Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn... result in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or...
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... polarity. Overcharging will shorten its life. Do not force the battery into the slot until the latch clicks. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the locked position. 4 Turn the computer right...
... polarity. Overcharging will shorten its life. Do not force the battery into the slot until the latch clicks. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the locked position. 4 Turn the computer right...
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...adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that it on the computer's power. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Taking care of your battery 51 ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be using the system for an extended period, more than one... If you are not going to use . ❖ If you should glow amber to a power outlet. The battery pack could explode. To fully discharge your battery pack will not be avoided with all batteries. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor ...
...adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that it on the computer's power. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Taking care of your battery 51 ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be using the system for an extended period, more than one... If you are not going to use . ❖ If you should glow amber to a power outlet. The battery pack could explode. To fully discharge your battery pack will not be avoided with all batteries. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor ...
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.../or release caustic liquid, both which may apply. Heat can cause a battery pack to dispose of them . Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may possibly cause serious...
.../or release caustic liquid, both which may apply. Heat can cause a battery pack to dispose of them . Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. only: Perchlorate Material - special handling may possibly cause serious...
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.... Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start button Shut...
.... Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Start button Shut...
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... of time, and depending on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is available, try the card in screen. Any small bright dots that machine. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot... is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on your computer. ExpressCards® that used to be listed under System, click Device Manager....
... of time, and depending on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is available, try the card in screen. Any small bright dots that machine. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot... is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on your computer. ExpressCards® that used to be listed under System, click Device Manager....
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...-time clock (RTC) 47 removing 49 safety precautions 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips... 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43 eject, optical drive 43...
...-time clock (RTC) 47 removing 49 safety precautions 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips... 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43 eject, optical drive 43...