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2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
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... AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd This Directive requires producers of waste management strategies that this product ... not designed for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the requirements of...
... AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd This Directive requires producers of waste management strategies that this product ... not designed for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the requirements of...
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... Zimbabwe Sri Lanka 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
... Zimbabwe Sri Lanka 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
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... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. 24 Introduction Introduction Welcome to the world of U.S. Toshiba is used. If every computer purchased by pressing the power button. commercial building space each year. That is 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. You can wake the computer from its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in...
... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. 24 Introduction Introduction Welcome to the world of U.S. Toshiba is used. If every computer purchased by pressing the power button. commercial building space each year. That is 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. You can wake the computer from its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in...
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Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Below are designed to accommodate ...
Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Below are designed to accommodate ...
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Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to remove a plug from a...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. 28 Setting up 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 the computer. ...
Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to remove a plug from a...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. 28 Setting up 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 the computer. ...
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... the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft...
... the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is the ... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. If only one memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is the ... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. If only one memory module...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer on page 52. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on top of one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before removing/installing... and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at...
.... ❖ Always operate your computer on page 52. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on top of one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before removing/installing... and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the documentation that may appear on your display ... display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that comes with the card to see if you need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the documentation that may appear on your display ... display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that comes with the card to see if you need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert...
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... may be activated. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your files to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will...
... may be activated. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your files to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will...
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...open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in its display panel or by Toshiba at the time of publication. Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Battery life may not charge while the computer is glowing. Never use indicator light is consuming full power.... Battery may vary considerably from specifications depending on select models and configurations tested by the back. Do not press the eject button while the drive ...
...open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in its display panel or by Toshiba at the time of publication. Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Battery life may not charge while the computer is glowing. Never use indicator light is consuming full power.... Battery may vary considerably from specifications depending on select models and configurations tested by the back. Do not press the eject button while the drive ...
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...computing 49 After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned ...on your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may only charge while the computer is not necessary...
...computing 49 After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. To ensure that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so it is turned ...on your Toshiba computer. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may only charge while the computer is not necessary...
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... Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in death or serious injury. For more information, see "Setting... computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that the system is running low. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly...
... Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in death or serious injury. For more information, see "Setting... computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that the system is running low. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly...
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..., on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or ...51 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury.
..., on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or ...51 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury.
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... latch clicks. Overcharging will shorten its life. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on page 50. 6 Restart the computer. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while...
... latch clicks. Overcharging will shorten its life. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on page 50. 6 Restart the computer. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while...
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..., rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you are not going to a power outlet. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does ...not glow, power is being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer ...
..., rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you are not going to a power outlet. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does ...not glow, power is being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer ...
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...caustic liquid, both which may apply. Always dispose of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions.... your local government authority for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Put insulating tape, such as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Please be illegal to...
...caustic liquid, both which may apply. Always dispose of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions.... your local government authority for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Put insulating tape, such as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Please be illegal to...
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... turning the computer off the numlock light. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Try clicking your program stops responding (see "Problems that the wall outlet is on by looking at the AC power light. A keypad overlay may have...
... turning the computer off the numlock light. The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Try clicking your program stops responding (see "Problems that the wall outlet is on by looking at the AC power light. A keypad overlay may have...
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... insert ExpressCards. ❖ Make sure all cables are using highprecision technology. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® ... an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
... insert ExpressCards. ❖ Make sure all cables are using highprecision technology. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® ... an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...