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... such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the ...and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end...
... such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the ...and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end...
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... This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode is not 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...
... This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode is not 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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...set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing... latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo...
...set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing... latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo...
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...; Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel...
...; Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel...
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... 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual... for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power...
... 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual... for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power...
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...46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may have been ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always 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 the socket...
...46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may have been ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always 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 the socket...
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... 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....recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...
... 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....recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...
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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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
... 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
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...dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. 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 your ... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending...
...dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. 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 your ... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending...
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... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click... Shut Down. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click... Shut Down. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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...a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module ...installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation ...
...a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module ...installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation ...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of ...System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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.
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of ...System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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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... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific...
... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific...
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... saved information, system settings are off. 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
... saved information, system settings are off. 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
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...the computer to memory so that, when 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Sleep mode...
...the computer to memory so that, when 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 87. Sleep mode...
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... when you want from the drop-down lists. 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...
... when you want from the drop-down lists. 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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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 . 86 Getting Started Turning off the...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 . 86 Getting Started Turning off the...