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... Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to... appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. For information on the battery. This product is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb...
... Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to... appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. For information on the battery. This product is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb...
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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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... logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which ...computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and...
... logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which ...computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and...
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If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the ...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme...
If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to an authorized service center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the ...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme...
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... observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. To 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 the "Instruction Manual... for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your...
... observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. To 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 the "Instruction Manual... for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your...
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...computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/...
...computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power 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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... 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 computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the...
... 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 computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the...
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...The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 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 the computer turned off ...for information on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
...The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 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 the computer turned off ...for information on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
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...dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer... display 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the palm rest to a ...
...dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer... display 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the palm rest to a ...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49...
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.... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and...
.... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and...
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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
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... have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned 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) Removing the memory.... Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned 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) Removing the memory.... Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses... which you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep...
... after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses... which you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep...
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...your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 command: 1 Click Start. To turn off . Start button...
...your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 command: 1 Click Start. To turn off . Start button...
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... options you can be set . NOTE These options can turn it 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...
... options you can be set . NOTE These options can turn it 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...