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...electrical and electronic products put on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to end users in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle ... environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
...electrical and electronic products put on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to end users in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle ... environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
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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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... 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...
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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...
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... qualified, it is labeled 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. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... a configuration that you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter...
... qualified, it is labeled 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. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... a configuration that you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter...
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... computer. 3. Exposure to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage...
... computer. 3. Exposure to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage...
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...Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU ...the computer. To use it. Using your computer 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...
...Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU ...the computer. To use it. Using your computer 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...
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...possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC ... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always 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...
...possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC ... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always 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...
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...IN on the side 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... plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
...IN on the side 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... plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
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...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,...
...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,...
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... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while... on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you...
... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while... on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
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.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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...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. These latches should be installed in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should... to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. ...
...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. These latches should be installed in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should... to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. ...
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... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover.... 58 Getting Started 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.
... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover.... 58 Getting Started 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.
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... power while a disk/disc is off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off your computer...
... power while a disk/disc is off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off your computer...
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...returns to the internal storage drive. 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 which you left ...Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
...returns to the internal storage drive. 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 which you left ...Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
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...work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without ...it, including all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you were 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. To ...
...work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without ...it, including all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you were 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. To ...
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... drop-down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. Once the computer is running 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...
... drop-down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. Once the computer is running 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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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 go into Hibernation ...
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 go into Hibernation ...