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... of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 ...reuse. This product is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in other partners to determine appropriate...
... of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 ...reuse. This product is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in other partners to determine appropriate...
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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 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy... efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy... efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
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... into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ ...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
... into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ ...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
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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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
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...adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always... 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 fire or other damage to the computer.
...adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always... 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 fire or other damage to the computer.
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... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power ...be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To ...
... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power ...be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To ...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn...
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn...
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... To 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 increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power. When the computer is operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
... To 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 increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power. When the computer is operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
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Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the ... installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu.
Slot B is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the ... installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu.
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... restarting the computer. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom 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 the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... restarting the computer. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom 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 the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module... from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading.
..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page 52), For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module... from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading.
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... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to where you are using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are... the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory)....
... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to where you are using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are... the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you change your computer's internal hardware (such as memory)....
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..., the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting Started Turning off the ...the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save any open documents and programs to your ...
..., the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting Started Turning off the ...the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save any open documents and programs to your ...
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...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 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 the display panel. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of these...
... 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 the display panel. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of these...
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... Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...