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...of-life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol..... Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,...
...of-life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol..... Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,...
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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 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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...the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most ...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed ...
...the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most ...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should ... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should ... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up...
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... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using...block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be...
... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using...block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be...
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... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
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...charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)...recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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. ...
...charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)...recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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. ...
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... applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started...
... applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started...
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... until the operating system has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. When you may not... be able to 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 TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on...
... until the operating system has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. When you may not... be able to 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 TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on...
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Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is the bottom slot. The ...remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on page 120. 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must...
Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is the bottom slot. The ...remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on page 120. 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must...
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..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power...Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor...
..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power...Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor...
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... computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Always make sure your computer and AC... the System heading. 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.
... computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Always make sure your computer and AC... the System heading. 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.
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... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn 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 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn 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 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
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... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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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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... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The...
... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The...
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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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Getting...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. Getting...