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... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in...(Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of lead ...
... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in...(Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of lead ...
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...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions 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) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions 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) 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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... Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108 Chapter 3: Mobile 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...
... Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108 Chapter 3: Mobile 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...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer...computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
...Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer...computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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...to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ...ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
...to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ...ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
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... The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery...
... The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery...
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...before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location ...
...before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location ...
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...computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable...) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger...
...computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable...) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger...
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... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a ...devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from...
... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a ...devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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 battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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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... 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 ensure that may not be able to increase ...the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Your display contains... loaded completely. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
... 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 ensure that may not be able to increase ...the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Your display contains... loaded completely. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
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If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, ..., shuts down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, ..., shuts down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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...even if your computer on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . If you need to ...Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory...
...even if your computer on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . If you need to ...Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory...
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...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air...a power outlet (even if your computer on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air...a power outlet (even if your computer on page 122. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
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... Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off...
... Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off...
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... 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... memory). 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 restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your files and ...
... 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... memory). 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 restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your files and ...
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Factors to the mode in...from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Factors to the mode in...from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and...
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Getting Started 85 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 Sleep if you want ...
Getting Started 85 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 Sleep if you want ...
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The 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 ...
The 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 ...