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... environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ...to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in accordance with design engineers, suppliers,...
... environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ...to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in accordance with design engineers, suppliers,...
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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 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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... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the... system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...
... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the... system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...
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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor ... the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor ... the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or...
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... up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's ...
... up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's ...
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... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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... the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you ...
... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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... the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you ...
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... or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber... features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged...
... or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber... features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. 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...
... slowly open or close the display panel. 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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... computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn off the... Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic...
... computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn off the... Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic...
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.... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open...
.... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at ... an AC adaptor is 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at ... an AC adaptor is 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must... or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the...
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...leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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, save your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ... Shut down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to save your computer's ...
...leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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, save your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ... Shut down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to save your computer's ...
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... so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to enter Hibernation ...into a power-saving mode. 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 how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses ...
... so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to enter Hibernation ...into a power-saving mode. 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 how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses ...
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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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... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The...
... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The...
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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.
... 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.