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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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... 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 do when the main battery runs low 118 Setting battery notifications 119 Conserving battery power 119...
... 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 do when the main battery runs low 118 Setting battery notifications 119 Conserving battery power 119...
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...cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can block the vents located ...at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding ...
...cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can block the vents located ...at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding ...
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...Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)...or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid ... source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/...
...Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)...or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid ... source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/...
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... possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The AC power light on the side 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 computer. (Sample ...
... possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The AC power light on the side 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 computer. (Sample ...
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...input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the... main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to ...
...input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the... main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to ...
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... module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. 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. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ...
... module is to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. 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. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ...
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Using your computer on page 124. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Always make sure your computer...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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer....
Using your computer on page 124. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Always make sure your computer...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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer....
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... than 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before... turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the...
... than 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before... turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the...
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... sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning... down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
... sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will be lost. 84 Getting Started Turning... down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
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See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ ...
See "Saving your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Computing tips ❖ ...
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... Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of the battery, and may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to work with...
... Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of the battery, and may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to work with...
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... applications, power management settings, and features used. Changes to power the computer. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the battery charger for use the preset configuration. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of...
... applications, power management settings, and features used. Changes to power the computer. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the battery charger for use the preset configuration. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of...
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... vary by the AC adaptor to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off . The battery charges whether the computer is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is on . To ensure that reduces the power required for up to recharge. Leave the...
... vary by the AC adaptor to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off . The battery charges whether the computer is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is on . To ensure that reduces the power required for up to recharge. Leave the...
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... can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is not plugged into a live electrical outlet...
... can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is not plugged into a live electrical outlet...
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... left off. The computer needs this time to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you turn off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your open programs and files to monitor the remaining battery power. Hibernation mode keeps track of your current rate of power use...
... left off. The computer needs this time to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you turn off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your open programs and files to monitor the remaining battery power. Hibernation mode keeps track of your current rate of power use...
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... 5 Configure the alarm settings to alert you are using the computer depends on a number of remaining battery power has been reached. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you when a specified percentage of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer ...is configured Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 119 Setting battery notifications You can also set the computer to ...
... 5 Configure the alarm settings to alert you are using the computer depends on a number of remaining battery power has been reached. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you when a specified percentage of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer ...is configured Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 119 Setting battery notifications You can also set the computer to ...
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...abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. 122 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your computer or put it to ...overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window. For more information on...
...abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. 122 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your computer or put it to ...overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window. For more information on...
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... protective gloves to handle it, and discard it with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. Always dispose of the charged battery with reverse polarity. Do not force the battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
... protective gloves to handle it, and discard it with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. Always dispose of the charged battery with reverse polarity. Do not force the battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks.
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... the computer. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Taking care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the...
... the computer. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Taking care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the...