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... regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human.... 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these...
... regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Although the initial emphasis is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human.... 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these...
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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 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 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 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 34
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... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
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38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... 146 Using the Memory card reader 147 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 149 Chapter 5: Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 155
38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... 146 Using the Memory card reader 147 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 149 Chapter 5: Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 155
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint utility limitations 174 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....174 Fingerprint Logon 174 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint utility limitations 174 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....174 Fingerprint Logon 174 Care and...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
...Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more ...information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more ...information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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...field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. 48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1....you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of...
...field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. 48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1....you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of...
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...object. ❖ Never place your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. These components include, but are protected ... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 56 before adding external or internal components...
...object. ❖ Never place your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. These components include, but are protected ... attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 56 before adding external or internal components...
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..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 51 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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, to remove ...
..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 51 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you 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, to remove ...
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...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 128 ...hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 53 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting...
...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 128 ...hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 53 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting...
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... the keyboard area before 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel...
... the keyboard area before 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ... you may not be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated 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 ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press...
Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as ... you may not be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated 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 ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press...
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...scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ...
...scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ...
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... the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 130.
... the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into the socket and level when secured... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 130.
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... serious injury. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Using your computer on page 130... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... serious injury. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Using your computer on page 130... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to set it for the first time, leave ...
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to set it for the first time, leave ...
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... 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. Each option has...to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down command. ❖ 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 files...
... 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. Each option has...to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down command. ❖ 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 files...
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...including all open documents and programs to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure ...returns 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. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended...
...including all open documents and programs to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure ...returns 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. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended...