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...with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC ...
...with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC ...
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... countries/regions in the following table. 22 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...
... countries/regions in the following table. 22 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 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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...the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section ...this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the ...
...the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section ...this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the ...
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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 Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. 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 Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
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...In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...Sleep mode). Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...
...In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...Sleep mode). Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...
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... ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. 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, to ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started 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 adaptor or charger.
... ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. 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, to ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started 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 adaptor or charger.
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... that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows red. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer... avoid leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
... that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows red. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer... avoid leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
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..., place one hand on and begin using 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
..., place one hand on and begin using 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... 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 screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on... ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will ...
... 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 screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on... ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will ...
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... in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you...
... in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 121. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you...
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... If only one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
... If only one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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...B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is in... 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
...B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is in... 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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...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 in Hibernation mode, the computer... uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no... (such as memory). If you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery.
...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 in Hibernation mode, the computer... uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no... (such as memory). If you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery.
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... will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 using the... Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little ...
... will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 using the... Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 from the drop-down lists. NOTE...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 from the drop-down lists. NOTE...
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... Hibernation mode when you want . The 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 Hibernate if you...
... Hibernation mode when you want . The 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 Hibernate if you...
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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. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... 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. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...