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... working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out... wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life ...
... working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out... wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life ...
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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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... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 You can ...enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY...
... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 You can ...enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY...
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..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire,...day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire,...day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
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... a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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... outlet, or to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting...
... outlet, or to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting...
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...you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white 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 time to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not...
...you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white 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 time to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not...
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... When opening or closing 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 hand to remove any...
... When opening or closing 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 hand to remove any...
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...button. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also 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 dim and you plan to...) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of ...
...button. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also 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 dim and you plan to...) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of ...
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... a specific installation process. Turning off . The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage...
... a specific installation process. Turning off . The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage...
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... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save ... indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to...
... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save ... indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to...
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... Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to use and ...
... Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to use and ...
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... by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it off 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...
... by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it off 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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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button ...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button ...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab 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.
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... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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... from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case .... There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to keep your battery" on page 116. Caring for details. The computer returns to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out...
... from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case .... There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to keep your battery" on page 116. Caring for details. The computer returns to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out...
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...'s temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to put off backing up your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. For more information, see "Data and system...
...'s temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to put off backing up your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. For more information, see "Data and system...