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... of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU) member...to end users in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic...
... of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU) member...to end users in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic...
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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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... Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, 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 purchased is qualified, it...computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
... Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, 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 purchased is qualified, it...computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
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...a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of the computer. Never allow any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes... 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
...a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of the computer. Never allow any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes... 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
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... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... to a power outlet (even if 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.
... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... to a power outlet (even if 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.
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...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable 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, ...use a multiple connector. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable 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, ...use a multiple connector. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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...to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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) ❖ Glows white when the main... battery is fully charged Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to follow...
...to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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) ❖ Glows white when the main... battery is fully charged Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to follow...
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... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . ...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . ...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
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... the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer... on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to turn on...
... the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer... on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to turn on...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 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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... in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is on page 125. If you install or remove a ... slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts...
... in Slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is on page 125. If you install or remove a ... slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts...
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...memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting...an AC adaptor is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the...
...memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting...an AC adaptor is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the...
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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 computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ... 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. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe...
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 computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ... 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. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe...
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... to save your computer when you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop...
... to save your computer when you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop...
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... system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive.... saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
... system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive.... saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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...open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut ...To turn off your computer. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting 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 ...
...open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut ...To turn off your computer. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting 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 ...
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... the actions that you can be set . Getting Started 89 Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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...
... the actions that you can be set . Getting Started 89 Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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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... power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...