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...Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive...bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide...
...Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive...bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide...
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... 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
... 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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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 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
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... computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. 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® qualified. ...work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings...
... computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. 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® qualified. ...work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings...
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... contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer....your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. ...
... contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer....your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. ...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ..., keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ..., keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
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...computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power ... Always use a multiple connector. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power ... Always use a multiple connector. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can ...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
... features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can ...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the ...may appear 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 increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on your...
...contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the ...may appear 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 increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on your...
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... slot. 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 page 119. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin...
... slot. 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 page 119. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin...
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... the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. 56 ...
... the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is...correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B Slot A Front of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. 56 ...
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...must 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. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot B Slot A...6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
...must 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. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot B Slot A...6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
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... for several days or if you must turn off your computer. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you left off. Since ... than one option available for a while. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer when you are off the computer: Shut down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to...
... for several days or if you must turn off your computer. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you left off. Since ... than one option available for a while. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer when you are off the computer: Shut down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to...
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..., the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode...down the computer. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
..., the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode...down the computer. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
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... for the options you press the power button. 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
... for the options you press the power button. 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 computer to go into Hibernation...
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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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...