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...sent to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and... life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product.
...sent to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and... life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product.
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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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... management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this...of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model ...
... management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this...of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model ...
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... temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water...
... temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water...
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...location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to your ...ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...
...location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to your ...ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...
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... charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 secure...Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the computer. Failure 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. 48 Getting Started ...
... charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 secure...Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the computer. Failure 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. 48 Getting Started ...
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... being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC... adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power ...
... being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC... adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power ...
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... before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open...
... before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open...
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... the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on battery power. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and.... 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
... the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on battery power. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and.... 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ... then click 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in ... then click 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page ... not be lost. Do not try to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page ... not be lost. Do not try to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
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... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...module" on page 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted...
... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...module" on page 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted...
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... installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to your work. You only need to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. If you are using it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
... installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to your work. You only need to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. If you are using it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
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...maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your mind and decide ...command. ❖ 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 save your ...
...maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your mind and decide ...command. ❖ 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 save your ...
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...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your ...
...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...computer, you can continue working from where you left off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your ...
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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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power ...