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... of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on...Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-...
... of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on...Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-...
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.../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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
.../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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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Contents Introduction 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
Contents Introduction 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
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... Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 116 What to do when the main battery runs low ...117 Setting battery notifications 117...
... Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 116 What to do when the main battery runs low ...117 Setting battery notifications 117...
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...help you 176 Resolving a hardware conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185... 190 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 176 Resolving a hardware conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185... 190 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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...We recommend that you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With... your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
...We recommend that you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With... your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
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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 generates a strong ... chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug socket and...
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 generates a strong ... chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug socket and...
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... your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can 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. ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any ...
... your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can 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. ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any ...
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... Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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...
... Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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...
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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of... the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level...
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of... the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level...
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... panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on and begin using...
... panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on and begin using...
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... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. This is ...the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. This is ...the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
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... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory...
... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory...
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In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating ... and data in memory will not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating ... and data in memory will not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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... 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. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ...computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...
... 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. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ...computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...
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If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to your computer when you to turn off the power while a disk/...
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to your computer when you to turn off the power while a disk/...
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... consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn 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... your computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left it first saves the current state of the...
... consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn 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... your computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you left it first saves the current state of the...
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...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command...which you left it, including all open documents and programs to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer...
...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command...which you left it, including all open documents and programs to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer...
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NOTE These options 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
NOTE These options 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 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 Advanced settings tab of the...
... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 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 Advanced settings tab of the...