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... natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
... natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
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... the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 22 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
... the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 22 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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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... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable,...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in...
...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable,...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in...
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...again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for ... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
...again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for ... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
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...including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected... this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). ...
...including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected... this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). ...
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...computer. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 been fully inserted into...serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple ...
...computer. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 been fully inserted into...serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple ...
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...the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer.... 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications...
...the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer.... 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications...
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... force it beyond the point where it . 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...
... force it beyond the point where it . 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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... manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of time, and depending on ...the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to ensure that may appear on battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of the screen while on your display ...
... manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of time, and depending on ...the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to ensure that may appear on battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of the screen while on your display ...
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... in Slot A. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is on page 120. The computer closes all open...
... in Slot A. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one memory module is on page 120. The computer closes all open...
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...restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 121. 16...or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For ...
...restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 121. 16...or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For ...
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...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ... module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ... module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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...Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off...one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. If you are using the computer for a while. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good...
...Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off...one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. If you are using the computer for a while. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good...
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...enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on...Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating ...
...enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on...Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating ...
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...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be 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...
...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be 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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... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click...
... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...