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... recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol...Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this...
... recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol...Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this...
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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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...; guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment...
...; guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment...
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... moisture. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer...
... moisture. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer...
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... computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
... computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect... 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 the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the...
...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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect... 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 the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the...
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...AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level... setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and ...
...AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level... setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and ...
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...not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic... of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the screen will dim and you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic... of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the screen will dim and you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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When 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 power To turn off the ...
When 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 power To turn off the ...
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...you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place...otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open ...
...you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place...otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open ...
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... it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. In... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (...
... it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. In... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Always make sure...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Always make sure...
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... you have more than one option available for a while. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you...
... you have more than one option available for a while. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you...
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... is in which you left off. 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 internal storage drive. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in...
... is in which you left off. 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 internal storage drive. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in...
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...Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all...operating system, and then turns off. 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 returns ...
...Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all...operating system, and then turns off. 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 returns ...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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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... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while 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...
... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while 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...