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...for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard ...with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/...
...for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard ...with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/...
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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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 115...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 115...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 176 Sound...Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192...
...Windows® operating system can help you 169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 176 Sound...Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192...
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... management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment...
... management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment...
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... to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Remove the...
... to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Remove the...
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...your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. ...Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
...your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. ...Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
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... AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that 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 adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability ...
... AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that 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 adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability ...
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...Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few...
...Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn off the ... ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 50...
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn off the ... ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. 50...
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... NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are not using the computer for the...
... NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are not using the computer for the...
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... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 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 lost if the main...the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which ...
... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 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 lost if the main...the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which ...
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... command closes all open programs and files you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your computer. Factors ...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 For information on how to use and configure...
... command closes all open programs and files you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your computer. Factors ...to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 For information on how to use and configure...
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... the computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or 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...
... the computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or 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...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or 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...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or 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...
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86 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of the Power Options window appears.
86 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of the Power Options window appears.
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... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
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... mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep your battery" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, ...Customizing your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Customizing your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. You may also wish ...
... mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep your battery" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, ...Customizing your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Customizing your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. You may also wish ...
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... your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated.
... your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated.