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...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb),... through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from...
...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb),... through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from...
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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 ...
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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...work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction... efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts ...
...work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction... efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts ...
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... speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent...
... speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on... AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on... AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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.... Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a...
... do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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.... Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a...
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...AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. After that reduces the power required for... Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer...
...AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. After that reduces the power required for... Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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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... To 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 will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for...power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample ...
... To 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 will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for...power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample ...
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... on, begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 119. otherwise...
... on, begin at step 1; If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 119. otherwise...
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... one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. ...These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the...
... one memory module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. ...These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading....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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. Getting ...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading....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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. Getting ...
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...state of the system is stored 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 several days or if you left off the computer using the computer ... return to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
...state of the system is stored 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 several days or if you left off the computer using the computer ... return to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure...
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...computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal...
...computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal...
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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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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 . The Advanced settings ...
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 . The Advanced settings ...
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... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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.
... the power button or closing the display panel. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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.