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... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working 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 other... This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of waste management strategies that focus on the battery.
... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working 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 other... This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of waste management strategies that focus on the battery.
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....11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available 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...
....11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... to conserve computer energy. 37 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® compliant. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency...
... to conserve computer energy. 37 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® compliant. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency...
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...for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the... optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any liquids to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3.
...for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the... optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any liquids to withstand the rigors of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3.
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... before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer...
... before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer...
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... Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so 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 the computer. Always ...to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly...
... Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so 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 the computer. Always ...to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level... leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level... leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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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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.../OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system 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 the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the... TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate.
.../OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system 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 the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the... TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate.
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down ... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down ... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... A Slot B (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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
... A Slot B (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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
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... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. 80 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to your printer installation guide for a while. If your printer. Turning off .
... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. 80 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to your printer installation guide for a while. If your printer. Turning off .
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... working after turning off the computer using . 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...storage drive. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off your computer, save...
... working after turning off the computer using . 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...storage drive. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off your computer, save...
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...Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ... you restart the computer, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in...
...Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ... you restart the computer, you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in...
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NOTE These options 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
NOTE These options 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click...