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...8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black ...bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put ...
...8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black ...bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put ...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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... USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table.
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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... USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table.
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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 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 30
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... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ... The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 178 Optical disc drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ... The Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 178 Optical disc drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180...
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... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified...
... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified...
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...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable ...The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to follow these eventualities should observe certain...
...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable ...The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to follow these eventualities should observe certain...
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... "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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 a hard flat surface...
... "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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 a hard flat surface...
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...overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never ...damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. 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,...
...overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never ...damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. 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,...
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...adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for system operation and...
...adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for system operation and...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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... operating system will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When 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 the ...
... operating system will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When 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 the ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 124. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ... to work surface before restarting the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 124. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in ... to work surface before restarting the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base ... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base ... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page...
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... are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn...
... are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn...
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...continue working from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off. Since ...
...continue working from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off. Since ...
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86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... try to save your computer using the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first. If you were using. ❖ ...
86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... try to save your computer using the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first. If you were using. ❖ ...
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88 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 Shut down if you ...
88 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 Shut down if you ...
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... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you want the computer to the Shut down menu Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you want the computer to the Shut down menu Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...