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... the specified values of -life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed...how to trade-in accordance with the related European Directives. For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of waste management ...
... the specified values of -life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed...how to trade-in accordance with the related European Directives. For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of waste management ...
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... the countries/regions in the following table. 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...
... the countries/regions in the following table. 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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... ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management...
... ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management...
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Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged...
Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged...
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... Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. To use it. 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 in serious... The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. To use it. 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 in serious... The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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... Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or... to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector...
... Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or... to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector...
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...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will ...AC adaptor 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 power...
...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will ...AC adaptor 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 power...
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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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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... bright dots may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 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 TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely ...
... bright dots may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 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 TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely ...
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... scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start button Shut...
... scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start button Shut...
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...side up. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace ... the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ...
...side up. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace ... the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ...
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...on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing...
...on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing...
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... it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will 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 computer to the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning...
... it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will 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 computer to the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning...
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... documents and programs to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your...into 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you ...
... documents and programs to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your...into 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you ...
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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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... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 .
... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 .
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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...