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... *The product complies with the Information: requirements of -life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of...crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply...
... *The product complies with the Information: requirements of -life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of...crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply...
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... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine 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 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 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 do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
... 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 do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
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...options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most 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 See the... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ...
...options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most 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 See the... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ...
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... result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting...
... result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting...
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... 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to be... a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to be... a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always 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 fire or other damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface....computer carefully to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 ...
...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always 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 fire or other damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface....computer carefully to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 ...
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...with the computer turned off for information on page 118 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run ...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not...
...with the computer turned off for information on page 118 for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run ...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open ...
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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open ...
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...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer ... power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen...
...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer ... power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen...
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...skip 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 the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 3. 1 Click...
...skip 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 the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 3. 1 Click...
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... should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If only one memory module is to seat the...computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in...
... should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place. If only one memory module is to seat the...computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in...
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...computer (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. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. The System window appears....
...computer (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. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. The System window appears....
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... upgrade 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 turning off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ...disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you have more than restarting after turning off the computer using the...
... upgrade 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 turning off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ...disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to where you have more than restarting after turning off the computer using the...
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...to enter Hibernation 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 . For information on using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is ...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including...
...to enter Hibernation 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 . For information on using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is ...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
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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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88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount 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. The ...
88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount 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. The ...