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...below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end... Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the...
...below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end... Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the...
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...'s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory...
...'s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory...
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... 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 Power management 94 Charging the main battery 94 Charging the RTC battery 95 Monitoring main battery power 96 Determining remaining battery power 97 What to do when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power...
... 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 Power management 94 Charging the main battery 94 Charging the RTC battery 95 Monitoring main battery power 96 Determining remaining battery power 97 What to do when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power...
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26 Contents Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 144 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 147 Sound system problems 148 ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161 Volume Mute 162...
26 Contents Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 144 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 147 Sound system problems 148 ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161 Volume Mute 162...
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...to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity, and enter the low-power Sleep ... wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 27 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful...
...to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity, and enter the low-power Sleep ... wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 27 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful...
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... cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turning off the computer while it is active. Remove the battery pack. Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Do not turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these...
... cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turning off the computer while it is active. Remove the battery pack. Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Do not turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these...
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...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. An overload on one socket could ...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer. Always confirm...
...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. An overload on one socket could ...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer. Always confirm...
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... Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for information on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Disconnect ... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + ...
... Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for information on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Disconnect ... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + ...
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... area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Continuing to slowly open or... you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you turn it on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to remove any ...
... area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Continuing to slowly open or... you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you turn it on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to remove any ...
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... module slot cover please refer to step 3. 1 Click the Start button. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will not be saved. 4 Place a soft cloth on the... of the Start menu. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be installed in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . If the computer is the bottom slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try...
... module slot cover please refer to step 3. 1 Click the Start button. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will not be saved. 4 Place a soft cloth on the... of the Start menu. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be installed in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . If the computer is the bottom slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try...
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... Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer.
... Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the... memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ... of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ... of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to...
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... information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to a heavy object such as your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard...
... information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to a heavy object such as your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard...
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... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 85 for details. 81 See "Saving your file to the...
... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 85 for details. 81 See "Saving your file to the...
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...you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used,... thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your...
...you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used,... thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your...
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... rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by the design of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port ... computer is turned off. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to perform at least once a month. Mobile Computing 93 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and ...
... rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by the design of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port ... computer is turned off. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to perform at least once a month. Mobile Computing 93 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and ...
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...off. Changes to these settings may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for both AC... operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may not occur when your computer...
...off. Changes to these settings may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for both AC... operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may not occur when your computer...
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...this information for 24 hours. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to reset the real-time clock. NOTE Depending on your work" on . When ...Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you periodically operate your computer was shipped, resulting in a ...
...this information for 24 hours. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to reset the real-time clock. NOTE Depending on your work" on . When ...Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you periodically operate your computer was shipped, resulting in a ...
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Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for information on replacing the main battery. 96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main...
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for information on replacing the main battery. 96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main...
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... flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main...
... flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main...