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...lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of... applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the...
...lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of... applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the...
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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 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery notifications 116...
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... 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities... help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 ...
... 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities... help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 ...
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... options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer 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 to conserve computer energy. 37 See the ..."Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. To...
... options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer 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 to conserve computer energy. 37 See the ..."Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. To...
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... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or... or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or... or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your ...computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In this condition, observe...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your ...computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In this condition, observe...
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... the surface. Failure to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical...
... the surface. Failure to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical...
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...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Do not press or push on the display panel...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Do not press or push on the display panel...
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... and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the ...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 load automatically.... for the first time, do not turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on...
... and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the ...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 load automatically.... for the first time, do not turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on...
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... module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up...
... module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up...
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... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total...adding extra memory after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
... up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total...adding extra memory after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor...
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... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree... angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work surface before restarting the computer.
... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree... angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work surface before restarting the computer.
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...require power to where you left 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. If you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are not ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data 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 the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you ...
...require power to where you left 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. If you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are not ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data 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 the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you ...
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... unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little...❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87....
... unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little...❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87....
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86 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 ...
86 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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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) 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 the computer to go into Hibernation...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) 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 the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.