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...governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...other countries such as the United States. This product is already working with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to determine appropriate worldwide product life ...
...governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...other countries such as the United States. This product is already working with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to determine appropriate worldwide product life ...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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...preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on... shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...
...preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on... shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...
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... such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the...
... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the...
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... may result in a fire or electric shock, 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 the socket,... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by...
... may result in a fire or electric shock, 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 the socket,... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by...
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...cable 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Failure to a live electrical outlet. 46 Getting Started ...the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands....
...cable 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Failure to a live electrical outlet. 46 Getting Started ...the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands....
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...for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at...
...for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at...
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... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using it. Small bright dots may appear ... never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology....
... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using it. Small bright dots may appear ... never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology....
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is on page 125. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click ... module, turn 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. If only one or two memory modules. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The computer closes...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is on page 125. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click ... module, turn 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. If only one or two memory modules. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The computer closes...
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... up. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional... damage 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. If only one memory module is the top slot.
... up. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional... damage 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. If only one memory module is the top slot.
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... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot.
... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot.
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... are using it for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you must turn...
... are using it for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you must turn...
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... While in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on how... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing...
... While in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on how... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing...
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...the computer without saving your work first. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off the computer using the Hibernation or ... This command closes all open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the...
...the computer without saving your work first. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off the computer using the Hibernation or ... This command closes all open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the...
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.... NOTE These options can turn it off the computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once 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 turn it off the computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once 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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Once 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 computer to go into Hibernation ...
Once 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 computer to go into Hibernation ...