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This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive... products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how to end users in ...
This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive... products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how to end users in ...
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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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... 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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...applies. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that you go.
...applies. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts...® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that you go.
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Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your ... of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your...
Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your ... of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your...
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...to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan... from overheating when the power is in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor...
...to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan... from overheating when the power is in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor...
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...you use of fire or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to do so may damage ...
...you use of fire or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to do so may damage ...
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...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices....is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC...
...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices....is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC...
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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 49 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 49 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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... may appear 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ...time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate....
... may appear 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ...time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate....
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...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip...work surface to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the...
...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip...work surface to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the...
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... only one memory module is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Always... in serious injury. Overheating your computer is turned on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
... only one memory module is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Always... in serious injury. Overheating your computer is turned on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
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...appears. 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air ... ❖ Never place your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from...
...appears. 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air ... ❖ Never place your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from...
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...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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and ... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
...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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and ... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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...a power-saving mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left it, including all ... documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep....
...a power-saving mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left it, including all ... documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep....
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...-click Power buttons and lid 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...
...-click Power buttons and lid 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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... 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 the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
... 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 the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
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... computer to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode...
... computer to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode...