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2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 46 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 50 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 57 Features and specifications 57 Index 58
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...or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Pb, Hg, Cd EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste ... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE...
...or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Pb, Hg, Cd EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste ... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE...
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Do not use 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz) ...
Do not use 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz) ...
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...efficiency. Some software may differ from its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the help of U.S. commercial building space each year. Toshiba is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of ENERGY STAR®, saved about $14 billion dollars on using power management settings to ...greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those models. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may not include user manuals or all U.S. If the model you leave this computer to meet the ...
...efficiency. Some software may differ from its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the help of U.S. commercial building space each year. Toshiba is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of ENERGY STAR®, saved about $14 billion dollars on using power management settings to ...greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those models. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may not include user manuals or all U.S. If the model you leave this computer to meet the ...
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..., water, seawater or moisture. It could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the computer and be careful...
..., water, seawater or moisture. It could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the computer and be careful...
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... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. 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...
... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. 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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... slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main...
... slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main...
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... a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. If only one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the ...
... a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. If only one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the ...
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... module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do ...
... module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do ...
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...or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the computer. ❖ Always operate your ...a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 36 Your computer's TFT display Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed...
...or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the computer. ❖ Always operate your ...a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 36 Your computer's TFT display Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed...
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... by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the computer's temporary memory until it . Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will tell you to try again later. Your work frequently. The ExpressCard pops out slightly. 4 Grasp...
... by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the computer's temporary memory until it . Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will tell you to try again later. Your work frequently. The ExpressCard pops out slightly. 4 Grasp...
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...through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your Toshiba computer. Battery may only charge while the computer is consuming full power. Please see the accessories information ... and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. However, for all batteries. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to fully...
...through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your Toshiba computer. Battery may only charge while the computer is consuming full power. Please see the accessories information ... and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. However, for all batteries. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to fully...
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... settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is suspended (using all of power, you when the battery is running low. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it indicates that reduces the power required for system ...operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in death or serious injury. Changing the main...
... settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is suspended (using all of power, you when the battery is running low. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it indicates that reduces the power required for system ...operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in death or serious injury. Changing the main...
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...display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Failure to do so could possibly result... as cellophane tape, on protective gloves to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Mobile computing 49 Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it immediately.
...display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Failure to do so could possibly result... as cellophane tape, on protective gloves to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Mobile computing 49 Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it immediately.
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... computer" on how to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the...
... computer" on how to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 50 Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the...
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... not being charged. If it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a cool dry place out of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it is some...connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. The main battery is designed so that the battery pack is fully discharged. Taking care of your battery pack will not be using the system for an extended period, more ...
... not being charged. If it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a cool dry place out of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it is some...connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. The main battery is designed so that the battery pack is fully discharged. Taking care of your battery pack will not be using the system for an extended period, more ...
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...off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Use of a battery pack depends on the electrode during transportation to replace them. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. You must discard a battery if it may be illegal to dispose of ...them in serious injury. Always use , the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need...
...off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Use of a battery pack depends on the electrode during transportation to replace them. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. You must discard a battery if it may be illegal to dispose of ...them in serious injury. Always use , the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need...
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... . Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds.
... . Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds.
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...the card is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is inserted properly into the slot. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. See "Using an ExpressCard®...® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under one of the categories shown, for ...
...the card is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is inserted properly into the slot. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. See "Using an ExpressCard®...® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under one of the categories shown, for ...
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...-time clock (RTC) 47 removing 49 safety precautions 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips... 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43 eject, optical drive 43...
...-time clock (RTC) 47 removing 49 safety precautions 50 buttons eject, optical drive 43 Media control buttons 43 C Call2Recycle™ battery 52 CDs inserting 44 changing main battery 48 compact discs handling 44 inserting 44 compact discs (slot-type drive) removing 44 computer moving 46 setting up 30 computing tips... 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 54 disposing of used batteries 52 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 44 E eject button optical drive 43 eject, optical drive 43...