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... countries after August 2005 to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European...
... countries after August 2005 to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European...
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24 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 ...
24 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 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
Contents Introduction 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
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... Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 116 What to do when the main battery runs low ...117 Setting battery notifications 117...
... Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 116 What to do when the main battery runs low ...117 Setting battery notifications 117...
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...help you 176 Resolving a hardware conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185... 190 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 191 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 176 Resolving a hardware conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185... 190 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 191 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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...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 39 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the ...
...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 39 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have ... or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 45 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 the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have ... or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 45 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up...
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... on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other ...
... on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other ...
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...been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to operate. 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... cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the...
...been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to operate. 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... cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the...
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..., you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely.... After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 121 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC ...
..., you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely.... After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 121 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Over a period of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Over a period of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area...
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... the power The preinstalled operating system 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 screen while on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the... Turning on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until ...
... the power The preinstalled operating system 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 screen while on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the... Turning on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until ...
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... next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
... next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
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... to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the...
... to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the...
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...have 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
...have 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently ...
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... completing the following procedure. If you to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up your work. Refer to your printer...
... completing the following procedure. If you to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up your work. Refer to your printer...
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...disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left ... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to memory,...
...disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you left ... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to memory,...
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... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using the Hibernation..., the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87...
... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using the Hibernation..., the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 87...
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... 4 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... 4 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 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. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power ...
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. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power ...