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... indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the ...-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery...
... indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the ...-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery...
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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 29
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 29
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... Caring for optical discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......167 USB Sleep and Charge 167 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 169 Power supply mode settings 169 Battery settings 169 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Support 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint utility limitations 173 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....173 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......167 USB Sleep and Charge 167 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 169 Power supply mode settings 169 Battery settings 169 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Support 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint utility limitations 173 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....173 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and...
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...The Windows® operating system can help you 188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Error-checking 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system... computing habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
...The Windows® operating system can help you 188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Error-checking 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system... computing habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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...will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management... Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your...
...will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management... Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, ... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, ... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
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... and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location...
... and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location...
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...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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 socket, to...to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload ...
...cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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 socket, to...to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload ...
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... computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be completely charged ...and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information ...
... computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be completely charged ...and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information ...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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... also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON..., do not 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 ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
... also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON..., do not 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 ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 127. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 127. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover.
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Slot B Slot A Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting ... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is...
Slot B Slot A Front of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting ... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is...
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... those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off ) to set up your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light...
... printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off ) to set up your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light...
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..., but it , including all open programs and files you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and... must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Getting Started ...
..., but it , including all open programs and files you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and... must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Getting Started ...
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...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring ...Sleep mode" on page 91. 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 takes...
...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring ...Sleep mode" on page 91. 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 takes...
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... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 88 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...
... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 88 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...