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...end users in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ... the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union ...
...end users in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ... the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union ...
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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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... is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ...wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information ...
... is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ...wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information ...
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... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce... or humidity and sources of the computer. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. 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...
... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce... or humidity and sources of the computer. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. 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...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. These components include, but ...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. These components include, but ...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer...
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...Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer... pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a...
...Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer... pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a...
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...Never attempt 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 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 Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
...Never attempt 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 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 Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
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... source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of ... time, avoid leaving the 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on...
... source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of ... time, avoid leaving the 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on...
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... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may not be careful... keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology.
... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may not be careful... keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology.
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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, do not turn off the...
.... (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, do not turn off the...
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...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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Before..., and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
...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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Before..., and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot...
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... those located at the base 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation ...
... those located at the base 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation ...
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... 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. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
... 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. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
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...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then... programs to the internal storage drive. 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 in which you left it...
...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then... programs to the internal storage drive. 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 in which you left it...
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... and files you power down button in the lower-right corner of the computer. To turn off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information ...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. This command ...
... and files you power down button in the lower-right corner of the computer. To turn off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information ...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. This command ...
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... you want from the drop-down lists. 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...
... you want from the drop-down lists. 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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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 ...