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... wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive..., and other countries such as the United States. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. 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...
... wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive..., and other countries such as the United States. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. 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...
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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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... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile 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...
... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile 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...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to... energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you...
... AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to... energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you...
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... any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never ...expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters....
... any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never ...expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters....
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... fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you...
... fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you...
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...operate. Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...surface. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, ...
...operate. Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...surface. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, ...
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...computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input ...
...computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input ...
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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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
... 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
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... 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 ensure that may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 50 Getting ... on your computer. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your display are ...
... 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 ensure that may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 50 Getting ... on your computer. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your display are ...
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... cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button...
... cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after ... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after ... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...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... memory module" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing ...
...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... memory module" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing ...
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... activity lights are using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . Each option has its advantages. ❖...will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is stored to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to ...
... activity lights are using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . Each option has its advantages. ❖...will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is stored to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to ...
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... for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data... left it , including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. For information...
... for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data... left it , including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. For information...
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... window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Sleep if you...
... window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Sleep if you...
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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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... 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. 88 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. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...