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... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. For information on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ...waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product ...
... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. For information on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ...waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product ...
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...Arab Emirates) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for use this equipment except in ...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)...
...Arab Emirates) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for use this equipment except in ...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)...
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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 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 116 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 116 Setting battery notifications 116...
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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 173 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard...
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 173 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard...
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...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ...Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ...Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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... computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 ...
... computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 ...
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... when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before you can block the vents...
... when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before you can block the vents...
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... and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. 46 ...
... and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or 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... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. 46 ...
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...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor...
...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor...
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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 and begin using it. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... 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 and begin using it. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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... 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 time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will... load automatically. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology....
... 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 time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will... load automatically. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology....
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... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. If the computer is...
... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. If the computer is...
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...socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one memory module is to seat the module ...corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 122. 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. If...
...socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should "snap" into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one memory module is to seat the module ...corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 122. 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. If...
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...your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could ...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
...your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could ...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
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... installation guide for a while. If you turn off ) to your printer. Setting up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off . Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it up for the first time. You only need to set it for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating...
... installation guide for a while. If you turn off ) to your printer. Setting up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off . Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it up for the first time. You only need to set it for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating...
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...indefinitely. 82 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 will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation...❖ Use the Shut down option to turn off . You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
...indefinitely. 82 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 will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation...❖ Use the Shut down option to turn off . You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
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... to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 86. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows®...
... to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 86. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows®...
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... options you can turn it off the computer The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... options you can turn it off the computer The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...