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... Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end...
... Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end...
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Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
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... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and...
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... help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
... help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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...Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to enter the low.... Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 38 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 ...
...Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to enter the low.... Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 38 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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Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to ... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to ... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. ...Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. ...Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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...resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket...damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
...resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket...damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
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...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged 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 recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE...computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...
...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged 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 recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE...computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...
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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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... 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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn on your screen display when...
... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn on your screen display when...
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...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu ...2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu ...2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
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... correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the ...screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the ...
... correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the ...screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the ...
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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 ...module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), 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 ...module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk...
... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk...
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...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left it first saves the current state of the computer ... turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down ...
...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left it first saves the current state of the computer ... turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down ...
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.... This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns ...off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
.... This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns ...off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less 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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..., and then Power Options. To use this method, you first need to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to display the actions that you can also turn off the computer more quickly You can configure. 5 Select the options you...
..., and then Power Options. To use this method, you first need to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to display the actions that you can also turn off the computer more quickly You can configure. 5 Select the options you...