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... is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate ...
... is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate ...
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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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... for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the...
... for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the...
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...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until ... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...
...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until ... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ... your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. 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...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ... your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. 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...
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... use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any... damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
... use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any... damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
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... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage ...
... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage ...
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... lift the computer by the display panel. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... lift the computer by the display panel. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating... system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time Small ...
...This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating... system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time Small ...
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... adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is the top slot. Start button Shut down..., it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot.
... adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is the top slot. Start button Shut down..., it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at ... installed, 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. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at ... installed, 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. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Make...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Make...
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... activity lights are retained indefinitely. Options 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 off) to fully charge the main... battery. You must turn off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it for turning off the computer: Shut ...
... activity lights are retained indefinitely. Options 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 off) to fully charge the main... battery. You must turn off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it for turning off the computer: Shut ...
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... Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you will be lost. For information on how to the mode in which you power down using the Sleep command... and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure ...
... Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you will be lost. For information on how to the mode in which you power down using the Sleep command... and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure ...
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... the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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...
... the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
... 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.