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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 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 30
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... Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low 124 Setting battery notifications 124 Conserving battery power 125...
... Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low 124 Setting battery notifications 124 Conserving battery power 125...
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...: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
...: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
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... use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
... use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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...expose you an indication 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 is not plugged... AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...
...expose you an indication 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 is not plugged... AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...
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... during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before ...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from ...
... during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before ...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from ...
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... ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample... from overheating when the power is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power ...
...61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample... from overheating when the power is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power ...
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... than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Make...
... than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Make...
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Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. To turn off . Using the...
Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. To turn off . Using the...
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... restart your computer to reconnect, or your files to external media on page 180. 101 It is easy to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all the data on page 108 for details. ❖ Back up because it...
... restart your computer to reconnect, or your files to external media on page 180. 101 It is easy to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all the data on page 108 for details. ❖ Back up because it...
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...model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is turned off. If the computer is not an estimate of individual components...depending on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. This is not necessary to retain a charge. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is only achieved on page 126. NOTE For optimum optical media ...
...model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is turned off. If the computer is not an estimate of individual components...depending on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. This is not necessary to retain a charge. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is only achieved on page 126. NOTE For optimum optical media ...
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... optimum system performance for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so may vary depending on . NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the battery charger for both AC power and battery modes. Changes to power the computer...
... optimum system performance for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so may vary depending on . NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the battery charger for both AC power and battery modes. Changes to power the computer...
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..., and devices. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real...
..., and devices. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real...
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NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to reset the real-time clock. When ...Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is on. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to reset the real-time clock. When ...Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is on. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
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... the Windows® operating system Sleep command). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). C600/C640 series C650/C670 series...
... the Windows® operating system Sleep command). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). C600/C640 series C650/C670 series...
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... can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your current rate of power use...If you left off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 89. Setting battery notifications You can also set two notifications. 124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. For more information on using...
... can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your current rate of power use...If you left off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 89. Setting battery notifications You can also set two notifications. 124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. For more information on using...
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...The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which the computer is configured... ❖ How much you use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation,...
...The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which the computer is configured... ❖ How much you use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation,...
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...or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in "Using and configuring Hibernation ...or fire, and could fail, causing it to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack and computer. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly...
...or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in "Using and configuring Hibernation ...or fire, and could fail, causing it to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack and computer. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly...
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... to the unlocked position and try again. 130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the...
... to the unlocked position and try again. 130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the...