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...and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States ...is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you will notify the customer as...may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission...
...and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States ...is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you will notify the customer as...may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission...
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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 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
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... 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 ... key to set the Power Plan 121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 124 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maintaining your battery 126 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips...
... 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 ... key to set the Power Plan 121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 124 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maintaining your battery 126 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips...
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...which restricts use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those models. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or...with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). NOTE This computer is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and ...
...which restricts use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those models. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or...with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). NOTE This computer is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and ...
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... to a power source" on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. These... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, ...
... to a power source" on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. These... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, ...
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...AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use the power cord/cable ... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may have been 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, to ensure a secure electrical...
...AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use the power cord/cable ... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may have been 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, to ensure a secure electrical...
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... 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 is not plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt ...
... 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 is not plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt ...
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...battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and...
...battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and...
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.... 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 124. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
.... 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 124. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
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... 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 a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the...
... 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 a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the...
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... not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or...
... not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or...
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... sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off . If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
... sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off . If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
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... "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
... "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the internal storage drive. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
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.... This is turned off. To ensure that you play optical media while running the computer on AC power. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. However, for better accuracy of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at maximum ... see "Power Plans" on page 120. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current ...
.... This is turned off. To ensure that you play optical media while running the computer on AC power. Actual battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. However, for better accuracy of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at maximum ... see "Power Plans" on page 120. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is helpful to retain a charge. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current ...
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... You can use it to work for use in system performance or stability issues. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with you may only... then replace a discharged battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. If you travel and need to power...
... You can use it to work for use in system performance or stability issues. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with you may only... then replace a discharged battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. If you travel and need to power...
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... NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock ... that reduces the power required for up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may not start...
... NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock ... that reduces the power required for up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may not start...
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... the RTC battery 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 recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber... is on. NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for 24...
... the RTC battery 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 recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber... is on. NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for 24...
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... needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the notification area. Move the pointer over the power icon in the...
... needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the notification area. Move the pointer over the power icon in the...
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... power down . What to do any of these things before shutting down when the notification goes off. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the power again, you 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 remaining charge frequently if you left off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 84....
... power down . What to do any of these things before shutting down when the notification goes off. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the power again, you 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 remaining charge frequently if you left off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 84....
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Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much ...
Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much ...
