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...Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the Information... 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and...
...Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the Information... 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and...
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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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With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ... set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer...
With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ... set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer...
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...travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the ...and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...
...travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the ...and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...
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... is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Overheating ... 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
... is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Overheating ... 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
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..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 resulting in serious injury. Failure to... plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 charge the computer...
..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 resulting in serious injury. Failure to... plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 charge the computer...
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...first time, avoid leaving the 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on ...page 118 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power...
...first time, avoid leaving the 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on ...page 118 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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...the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and 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 .... Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be...
...the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and 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 .... Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be...
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... the computer upside down button in Slot A. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns...the memory module slot cover Slot B is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If...
... the computer upside down button in Slot A. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns...the memory module slot cover Slot B is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If...
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... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector... securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the module.
... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector... securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. These latches should be installed in the side of the module.
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out...
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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out...
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.... Since Hibernation mode does not require power 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 a while. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea ... computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main...
.... Since Hibernation mode does not require power 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 a while. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea ... computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main...
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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using . 82 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is ...stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using . 82 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the system is ...stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and...
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... you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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 Sleep if you want...
... you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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 Sleep if you want...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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.
... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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.