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If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of ...Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires...
If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of ...Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires...
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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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... in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that will operate at ... other energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 42
... in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that will operate at ... other energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 42
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...(other than speakers that are connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to ...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. 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. 3....
...(other than speakers that are connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to ...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. 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. 3....
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...10070; Always operate your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, ...
...10070; Always operate your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, ...
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...cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from...
...cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from...
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...AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by ... is time to recharge. 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 charged for more than a few hours at ...
...AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by ... is time to recharge. 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 charged for more than a few hours at ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... power 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time..., and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you turn on the power The...
... power 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time..., and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you turn on the power The...
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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug...
... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug...
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... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main...
... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main...
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... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "Installing a memory... Started Adding memory (optional) 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58),
... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "Installing a memory... Started Adding memory (optional) 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58),
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...; Because the state of the system is stored to turn off your computer when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are not using the Shut down completely, but... state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
...; Because the state of the system is stored to turn off your computer when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to maintain the saved information, system settings are not using the Shut down completely, but... state of the computer to turn off your computer, save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
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... the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 92... 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 . For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working...
... the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 92... 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 . For information on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working...
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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...