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...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the market in or recycle ... 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. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the market in or recycle ... 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. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
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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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With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, ... on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, ... on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
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Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. ... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to...
Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. ... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to...
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...into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer. NOTE The cooling ...resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a ...
...into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer. NOTE The cooling ...resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a ...
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... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 ... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 ... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
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... slowly open or close 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... slowly open or close 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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...on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an ... the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on your computer. Turning on the power To turn on the computer:...
...on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an ... the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on your computer. Turning on the power To turn on the computer:...
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...off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work... the top cover 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 , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
...off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work... the top cover 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 , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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...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 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is... in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ ...
...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 to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is... in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ ...
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... adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is displayed below the System heading. 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. The System window ... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your...
... adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is displayed below the System heading. 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. The System window ... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your...
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... Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where 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. If you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system ...
... Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where 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. If you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system ...
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...where you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If 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 the mode...again, the computer returns to the state 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more ...
...where you left off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If 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 the mode...again, the computer returns to the state 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more ...
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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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
... 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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
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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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...