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...(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to protect the quality... appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies...
...(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to protect the quality... appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
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...Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery... the Power Plan 112 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 Changing the main battery 114 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling...
...Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery... the Power Plan 112 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 Changing the main battery 114 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling...
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...® operating system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop... habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
...® operating system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop... habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
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...with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using ... energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified.
...with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using ... energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified.
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... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. See "Connecting to.... 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. See "Connecting to.... 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
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...damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ...adaptors specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ...
...damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ...adaptors specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ...
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... be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." See "For more information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the...
... be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." See "For more information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the...
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... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in... place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in... place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off . Getting Started 79 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off . Getting Started 79 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the...
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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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including ...off . 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting ...
...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including ...off . 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting ...
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...Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Getting Started 81 Turning off your work or the current state of the Start menu. To turn off . The ...in the lower-right corner of the computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Start ...
...Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Getting Started 81 Turning off your work or the current state of the Start menu. To turn off . The ...in the lower-right corner of the computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Start ...
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... turn off by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... turn off by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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 Hibernate if you...
... . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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 Hibernate if you...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to the screen(s) you...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to the screen(s) you...
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... and Support for your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 114. There are disconnected. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room...computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 111. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you...
... and Support for your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 114. There are disconnected. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room...computer Before moving your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 111. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you...
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... lose all work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 98 for details. 91 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your file to the internal storage drive. This feature...
... lose all work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 98 for details. 91 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your file to the internal storage drive. This feature...
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... reliability and connectivity issues faced by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is for detailed information. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are ...other than the specific test settings. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is only achieved on the model selected. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on the select models and...
... reliability and connectivity issues faced by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is for detailed information. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are ...other than the specific test settings. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is only achieved on the model selected. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on the select models and...