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...product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
...product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
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... countries/regions in the following table. 26 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. 26 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 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 34
Contents Introduction 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 34
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... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the desktop 137 Setting up for communications ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 148 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 149 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 150 Chapter 5: Utilities 151 TOSHIBA Assist 152 Connect 153 Secure 154 Protect & Fix 155 Optimize 156
38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the desktop 137 Setting up for communications ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 148 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 149 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 150 Chapter 5: Utilities 151 TOSHIBA Assist 152 Connect 153 Secure 154 Protect & Fix 155 Optimize 156
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......169 USB Sleep and Charge 169 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 TOSHIBA Accessibility 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 Fingerprint Logon 176 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......169 USB Sleep and Charge 169 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 TOSHIBA Accessibility 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 Fingerprint Logon 176 Care and...
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...help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204... 211 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
...help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204... 211 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
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... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that... your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power ...
... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that... your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power ...
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...can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers...that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
...can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers...that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
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Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Always make ... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 56 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Always make ... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 56 before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
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... with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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...
... with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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...
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...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, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL ... applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 the...
...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, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL ... applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 the...
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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. 54 Getting Started 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. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn on battery power, the screen 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 will load automatically. Your...
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn on battery power, the screen 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 will load automatically. Your...
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... on page 129. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...) Locating the memory module slot cover 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;
... on page 129. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...) Locating the memory module slot cover 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;
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... could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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... Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
... could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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... Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
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...131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...
...131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the ...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...
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...command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when ... 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 a while. If you must turn off your computer in order to ...
...command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when ... 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 a while. If you must turn off your computer in order to ...
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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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 ❖ Restarting from ...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90...
...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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 ❖ Restarting from ...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90...
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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...