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...governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive... applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), ...
...governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive... applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), ...
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... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
... Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe 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 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 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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... the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set... go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the...
... the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set... go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface 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. Turn off the ...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface 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. Turn off the ...
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...source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "... you must complete all setup steps up 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. Overheating your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to , ...
...source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "... you must complete all setup steps up 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. Overheating your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to , ...
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..., or to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 fully inserted into the socket,...Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer...
..., or to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 fully inserted into the socket,...Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer...
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... the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main... battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
... the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main... battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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...do not turn 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 ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. Over... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light...
...do not turn 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 ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. Over... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light...
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.... Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. If only one memory module is 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 the top...
.... Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. If only one memory module is 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 the top...
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... it must be installed in the side of the module. Slot B Slot A Front of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module to be completely inserted into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector...
... it must be installed in the side of the module. Slot B Slot A Front of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module to be completely inserted into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector...
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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the...Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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, ...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the...Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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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... will not be using the computer 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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
... will not be using the computer 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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
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...again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is in Sleep mode. ❖...; Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Factors to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may...
...again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is in Sleep mode. ❖...; Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Factors to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may...
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... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 88...
.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 88...