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...and the adoption of waste management strategies that this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: ...is already working with the related European Directives. 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 the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
...and the adoption of waste management strategies that this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: ...is already working with the related European Directives. 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 the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
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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 Opening the display panel 49 29
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 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to...
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...Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication ........172 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If...
...Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication ........172 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If...
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Contents 35 Memory problems 189 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 191 Display problems 191 Disk or storage drive problems 193 Error-checking 193 Optical drive problems 195 Sound system problems 196 ExpressCard... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 211 Hot Key Cards 211 Using the Hot Key Cards 212 Application Cards 213 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Memory problems 189 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 191 Display problems 191 Disk or storage drive problems 193 Error-checking 193 Optical drive problems 195 Sound system problems 196 ExpressCard... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 211 Hot Key Cards 211 Using the Hot Key Cards 212 Application Cards 213 Using the Application...
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... AC power mode. We recommend 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 meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency.
... AC power mode. We recommend 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 meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency.
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... the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer...
... the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer...
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... ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting ...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 ...
... ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting ...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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... socket could cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 remove a plug from a ... or charger. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 fire or other damage to the computer. AC ...
... socket could cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 remove a plug from a ... or charger. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 fire or other damage to the computer. AC ...
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... time to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 126 for more than a few hours at...information on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your ...
... time to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 126 for more than a few hours at...information on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your ...
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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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to ...
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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to ...
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...empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, ...and depending 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 TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
...empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, ...and depending 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 TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
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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. 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 126. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover
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. 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 126. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover
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... loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 58 Getting Started... Turn the computer right side 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 page 61.
... loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 58 Getting Started... Turn the computer right side 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 page 61.
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...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. Overheating your computer on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Be sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is... in serious injury. 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.
...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. Overheating your computer on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Be sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is... in serious injury. 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.
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... up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers...
... up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers...
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...; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and ...
...; Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and ...
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...using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information 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. 86 Getting Started...
...using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using Sleep,... see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information 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. 86 Getting Started...
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... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...