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...Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the market in accordance with a...and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does ...
...Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the market in accordance with a...and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does ...
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Do not 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand ...
Do not 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 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 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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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 conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down ...and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...
... 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 conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down ...and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...
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... instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand...or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than ...
... instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand...or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than ...
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.... Using your computer on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting... and are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
.... Using your computer on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting... and are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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... adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure 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 ensure a secure electrical connection... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
... adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure 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 ensure a secure electrical connection... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
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... features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 118 for the first ... 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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
... features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 118 for the first ... 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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on the... power To 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 increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample ...
...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on the... power To 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 increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample ...
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... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is on page 118. The computer closes all open...
... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is on page 118. The computer closes all open...
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... your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the ... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the ... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
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...to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ...a power source (even though the computer is off) to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to where you left off....
...to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ...a power source (even though the computer is off) to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to where you left off....
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... be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode...power-saving mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on page 87. Sleep saves...
... be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode...power-saving mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on page 87. Sleep saves...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
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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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
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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.
... 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.