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... such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined 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 this product...products put on the battery. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product...
... such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined 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 this product...products put on the battery. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product...
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... countries/regions in the following table. 22 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. 22 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 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 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 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 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings ...to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...
...efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings ...to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...
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...certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer...condition, protect your work environment and tips 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 the computer.
...certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer...condition, protect your work environment and tips 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 the computer.
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... on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. To use it. Always make sure your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor could...
... on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. To use it. Always make sure your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor could...
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...or damage to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so 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 avoid scratching or ...an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE ...
...or damage to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so 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 avoid scratching or ...an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE ...
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... page 119 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication...
... page 119 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication...
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... applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started...
... applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started...
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...the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic 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 not be able to increase the ...brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time,...
...the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic 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 not be able to increase the ...brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time,...
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... in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of...
... in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of...
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... to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in...
... to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in...
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...connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. To do this condition... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the...
...connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. To do this condition... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the...
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... automatically return to where you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command. Options for turning off the computer ...off the computer: Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are using the computer for the first time, leave...
... automatically return to where you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command. Options for turning off the computer ...off the computer: Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are using the computer for the first time, leave...
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...returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. For information on...state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the state ...
...returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. For information on...state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the state ...
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...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
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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 . Getting Started Turning off the computer...
... 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 . Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...