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... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and ... when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...
... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and ... when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...
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... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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...
... the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
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...wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be... ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased...
...wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be... ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased...
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...serious injury. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to further reduce the risk of travel. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field...tips for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer....
...serious injury. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to further reduce the risk of travel. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field...tips for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer....
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... fan location will vary depending on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power... cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... fan location will vary depending on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power... cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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...fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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..., to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer carefully to follow this ...
...fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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..., to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer carefully to follow this ...
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...input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power...
...input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to...
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... dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning ... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the...
... dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning ... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the...
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...Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 119. If only one memory module is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample ...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
...Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 119. If only one memory module is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample ...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to seat the ... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to seat the ... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and... must 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.
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and... must 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.
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...though the computer is off) 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 turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you turn... off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is a good idea to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Options...
...though the computer is off) 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 turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you turn... off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is a good idea to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Options...
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...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. 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 in...
...; operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and... configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. 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 in...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
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... to Hibernate if you press the power button. 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. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode...
... to Hibernate if you press the power button. 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. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode...
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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.