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... and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)...(EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in accordance with a ...
... and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)...(EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in accordance with a ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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...your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you ... is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships ...using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC ...
...your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you ... is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships ...using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC ...
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Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent ... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease...
Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent ... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease...
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.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor...will vary depending on page 44. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ...
.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor...will vary depending on page 44. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. An overload... on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 ...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. An overload... on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 ...
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... an indication of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source To...
... an indication of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source To...
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...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the ... ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used ....
...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the ... ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used ....
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... (TFT) and is operated on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. To avoid... able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... (TFT) and is operated on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. To avoid... able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. When you turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. When you turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 123. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching ... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover HDD...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 123. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching ... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover HDD...
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... and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts.... These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts.... These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...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 hard flat surface. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and ...slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
...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 hard flat surface. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and ...slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
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...leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or...: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to fully charge the main battery. If you left off ) to the internal storage drive, no data is off .
...leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or...: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to fully charge the main battery. If you left off ) to the internal storage drive, no data is off .
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...open documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep .... For information on page 87. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
...open documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep .... For information on page 87. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
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... mode To turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it again by 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...
... mode To turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it again by 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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... when you close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... when you close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...
..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings...