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...product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with...
...product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with...
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... countries/regions in the following table. 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...
... countries/regions in the following table. 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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...STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system... performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...
...STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system... performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...
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... and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting... serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting... serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a hard flat surface....the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...
.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a hard flat surface....the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...
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... outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...cable to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction 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 charge the computer...
... outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...cable to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction 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 charge the computer...
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...system operation and will be used 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. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power ...features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 plugged into an AC power source with...
...system operation and will be used 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. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power ...features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 plugged into an AC power source with...
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... you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it moves easily and...
... you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it moves easily and...
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... do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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 the power To turn off the power again until...the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the usage of the computer, the brightness of the...
... do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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 the power To turn off the power again until...the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the usage of the computer, the brightness of the...
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...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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ... lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the ...
...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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ... lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the ...
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.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. In either of the above...
.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. In either of the above...
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... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 ...computer. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot.
... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 ...computer. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot.
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... work. If you are not using the computer for instructions before completing the following procedure. 82 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button...
... work. If you are not using the computer for instructions before completing the following procedure. 82 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button...
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...that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up ...and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command ...
...that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up ...and Sleep. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command ...
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...will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of time, the...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. For information on 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...
...will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of time, the...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. For information on 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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... 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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... to Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want . 88 Getting Started...
... to Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want . 88 Getting Started...