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...already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine ... natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out...
...already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine ... natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out...
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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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... and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management 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. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing...
... and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management 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. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing...
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Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ...
Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ...
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...section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 heater.... Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
...section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 heater.... Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
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... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 charge the computer...'s battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or ...
... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 charge the computer...'s battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or ...
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...select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided ... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
...select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided ... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
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... or push on and begin using it. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... or push on and begin using it. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your... to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing ...
...The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your... to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing ...
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... the computer upside down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system... is on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot.
... the computer upside down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system... is on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot.
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... in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Back of the computer. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the top slot. Make sure to be installed in serious injury.
... in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Back of the computer. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the top slot. Make sure to be installed in serious injury.
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), The System window appears. Using your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), The System window appears. Using your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer...
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... than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity... internal hardware (such as memory). 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
... than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity... internal hardware (such as memory). 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
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...mode" on using . 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 . For information on page 88. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including ...
...mode" on using . 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 . For information on page 88. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including ...
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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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.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab 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 .
.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab 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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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired 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. Getting...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired 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. Getting...