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.... This product is already working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. If the product... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment...
.... This product is already working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. If the product... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment...
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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 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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..., portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the... Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section ...
..., portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the... Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section ...
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Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included...
Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included...
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...located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on a hard flat surface. Your computer... contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with...
...located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on a hard flat surface. Your computer... contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with...
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... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...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 use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a ...
... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...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 use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a ...
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... will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 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 from... supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by...
... will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 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 from... supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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.... Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than... battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
.... Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than... battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
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... then 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. 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; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ...
... then 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. 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; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ...
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... slot cover and secure it on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on...
... slot cover and secure it on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on...
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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 under...inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
...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 under...inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
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... your printer. If you are off ) to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Refer to lose your printer installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea...
... your printer. If you are off ) to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Refer to lose your printer installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea...
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...to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖... you left off your computer in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn on the operating system installed, ...
...to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖... you left off your computer in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn on the operating system installed, ...
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...® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Be sure... to enter Hibernation mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off . For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart...
...® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Be sure... to enter Hibernation mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off . For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart...
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... when you want the computer 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... when you want the computer 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) ...
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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) ...