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...use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 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 -life strategies for our products... and electronic products put on how to trade-in accordance with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product...
...use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 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 -life strategies for our products... and electronic products put on how to trade-in accordance with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product...
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... countries/regions in the following table. 22 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. 22 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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... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button...
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button...
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... Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket... than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket... than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction... computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction... computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... 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 ...electrical connection. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug ...
... 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 ...electrical connection. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug ...
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... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in... charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided ...
... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in... charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 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...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 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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... and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 ...
... and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 ...
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... Slot A. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main...
... Slot A. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main...
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... on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
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.... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), 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. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
.... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), 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. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
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... turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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... option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again...
... turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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... option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again...
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... to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ...
... to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ...
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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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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... Security, and then Power Options. The 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting...
... Security, and then Power Options. The 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...