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...(Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. 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...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
...(Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. 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...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
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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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.... 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 a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the... Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR®...
.... 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 a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the... Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR®...
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...expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the ...not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent...
...expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the ...not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent...
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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual...to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information 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's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual...to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information 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's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are...
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...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Failure...use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. 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...
...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Failure...use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. 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...
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... provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more...
... provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your display are empty. 3 Press and ...your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and 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. This is manufactured using highprecision...
... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your display are empty. 3 Press and ...your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and 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. This is manufactured using highprecision...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Start button Shut ...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Start button Shut ...
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... or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer is the top slot.
... or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer is the top slot.
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... base of the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert...
... base of the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert...
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... 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 a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and... current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... 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 a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and... current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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...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 be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. ...to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
...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 be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. ...to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
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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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... 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Advanced settings tab of the...
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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...