User Manual
Page 10
...to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 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... information on how to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below...
...to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 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... information on how to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below...
User Manual
Page 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 Opening the display panel 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 Opening the display panel 48 29
User Manual
Page 32
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
User Manual
Page 34
34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
User Manual
Page 36
...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ...
...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ...
User Manual
Page 42
...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer) or... shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury...
...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer) or... shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury...
User Manual
Page 44
... 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 is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material... can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for ...
... 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 is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material... can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for ...
User Manual
Page 45
...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source...
...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source...
User Manual
Page 46
... AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the ...main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor...
... AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the ...main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor...
User Manual
Page 47
...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect ...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...
...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect ...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. ...
User Manual
Page 48
...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the... or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while 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...
...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the... or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while 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...
User Manual
Page 49
... turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your software setup choices. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
... turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your software setup choices. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
User Manual
Page 52
... module slot cover otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
... module slot cover otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 122.
User Manual
Page 55
... socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not... force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 124.
... socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not... force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 124.
User Manual
Page 58
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
User Manual
Page 83
... is a good idea to turn off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
... is a good idea to turn off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
User Manual
Page 84
... in which you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. NOTE After your...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely...
... in which you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. NOTE After your...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely...
User Manual
Page 85
...the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...down command: 1 Click Start. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90. ...
...the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...down command: 1 Click Start. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90. ...
User Manual
Page 87
.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you can turn 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...
.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you can turn 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...
User Manual
Page 90
... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...