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... government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in European...to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of waste ...
... government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in European...to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of waste ...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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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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... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 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 113 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 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 113 What to...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you purchased is qualified, it ... a configuration that you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy...
We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you purchased is qualified, it ... a configuration that you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy...
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... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury....field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you ...
... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury....field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you ...
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... steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the ...
... steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the ...
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...on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
...on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the palm rest...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the palm rest...
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... and you may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the... has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
... and you may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the... has loaded completely. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically.
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... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot... A. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 118. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot... A. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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... AC 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 carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main...
... AC 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 carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main...
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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently...
... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently...
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...while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you are not using the Shut down command....upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer ...
...while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you are not using the Shut down command....upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer ...
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... on page 85. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 87. If you power down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places ...
... on page 85. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 87. If you power down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places ...
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... computer is running on the options set. 84 Getting Started Turning 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... computer is running on the options set. 84 Getting Started Turning 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want ...
NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want ...
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... Power Options. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...
... Power Options. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...