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2 Contents Introduction 27 Setting up your computer and getting started 29 Adding memory (optional 33 Your computer's TFT display 40 Inserting an ExpressCard 40 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 41 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 47 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 51 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 57 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
2 Contents Introduction 27 Setting up your computer and getting started 29 Adding memory (optional 33 Your computer's TFT display 40 Inserting an ExpressCard 40 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 41 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 47 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 51 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 57 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
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...If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY ...Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the requirements of waste management strategies that focus...
...If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY ...Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the requirements of waste management strategies that focus...
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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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a...
...,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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a...
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...computer and the following information applies. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information regarding the .... During 2006 Americans, with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to more than 2.7 million cars. Toshiba is labeled with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would save more than $1.8 billion in AC power mode. Your computer model...
...computer and the following information applies. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information regarding the .... During 2006 Americans, with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to more than 2.7 million cars. Toshiba is labeled with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would save more than $1.8 billion in AC power mode. Your computer model...
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..., water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer. Never place a heavy object on your computer: (Sample Illustration...
..., water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer. Never place a heavy object on your computer: (Sample Illustration...
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... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) ...careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...
... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) ...careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...
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... computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 49. Adding memory (optional) 35 2 Click Shut Down.
... computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 49. Adding memory (optional) 35 2 Click Shut Down.
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...for the computer to be installed, it must be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is to work. Do not try to remove... the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in memory will not be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module...
...for the computer to be installed, it must be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is to work. Do not try to remove... the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in memory will not be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module...
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... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...you turn on top of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Adding memory (optional) 39 The following screen may...
... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...you turn on top of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. Adding memory (optional) 39 The following screen may...
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... that may not be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on battery power. You may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the ...side of the screen will deteriorate. Removing an ExpressCard® 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will dim and you may appear on battery power, the screen will tell you to try again later. If the card can insert a card. 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ...
... that may not be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on battery power. You may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the ...side of the screen will deteriorate. Removing an ExpressCard® 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will dim and you may appear on battery power, the screen will tell you to try again later. If the card can insert a card. 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ...
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... using goes down normally, details such as your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of the keyboard, is active. The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be activated. Simply move it...
... using goes down normally, details such as your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of the keyboard, is active. The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be activated. Simply move it...
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... design of publication. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. However, for all external peripheral cables are achieved on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its... activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all batteries. Moving the computer Before moving your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. Recharge time varies depending on AC power, To ...
... design of publication. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. However, for all external peripheral cables are achieved on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its... activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all batteries. Moving the computer Before moving your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. Recharge time varies depending on AC power, To ...
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... (using all of the keyboard). The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on your system, the RTC battery may cause the battery meter to be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that stores your system configuration settings and ...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up ...
... (using all of the keyboard). The following also applies to the secondary battery (available on your system, the RTC battery may cause the battery meter to be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that stores your system configuration settings and ...either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for up ...
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... the display panel and turn the computer upside down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in death or serious injury. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it in Hibernation...mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you when the battery is running low. Mobile computing 49 Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in the AC...
... the display panel and turn the computer upside down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in death or serious injury. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it in Hibernation...mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you when the battery is running low. Mobile computing 49 Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in the AC...
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... the computer. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with reverse polarity. Do not force the battery into position. 3 Slide the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to avoid a possible short... all applicable laws and regulations. 50 Mobile computing 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves ...
... the computer. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with reverse polarity. Do not force the battery into position. 3 Slide the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to avoid a possible short... all applicable laws and regulations. 50 Mobile computing 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves ...
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... to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should... hear a click when it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with all batteries. The battery pack could damage it is...
... to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should... hear a click when it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with all batteries. The battery pack could damage it is...
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... not being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. Disposing of used battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause...the computer for an extended period, more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Use of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it becomes damaged. Always dispose of operating time, continue operating until the...
... not being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. Disposing of used battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Failure to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause...the computer for an extended period, more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Use of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it becomes damaged. Always dispose of operating time, continue operating until the...
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... words "not responding" appear beside its name in the search bar. special handling may be kind to California, U.S.A. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of old batteries by selecting the program name, then End Task. Check with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by...
... words "not responding" appear beside its name in the search bar. special handling may be kind to California, U.S.A. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of old batteries by selecting the program name, then End Task. Check with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by...
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... the system. Also, try typing again. The computer will not start. If you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. When this happens turning the power on the power. Problems when you turn on returns you can type text and try turning the computer off...
... the system. Also, try typing again. The computer will not start. If you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. When this happens turning the power on the power. Problems when you turn on returns you can type text and try turning the computer off...
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56 If something goes wrong Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will be able to be defective. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. Any small bright... of the computer, the brightness of the categories shown, for information about your computer. ExpressCards® that machine. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. See "Using an ExpressCard®" in that used to work no longer work. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...
56 If something goes wrong Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will be able to be defective. If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. Any small bright... of the computer, the brightness of the categories shown, for information about your computer. ExpressCards® that machine. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. See "Using an ExpressCard®" in that used to work no longer work. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...