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... suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary...
... suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ...crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems... habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
...Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems... habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset... other energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset... other energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use ...
...and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use ...
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...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of ... to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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...
...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of ... to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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...
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...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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...will be used to recharge. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when...
...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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...will be used to recharge. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when...
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... remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen Any small bright dots that may vary depending on...
... remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen Any small bright dots that may vary depending on...
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..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be...appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time technology. NOTE The names of ...
..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be...appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time technology. NOTE The names of ...
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...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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut 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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 116. otherwise, skip...
...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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut 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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is on page 116. otherwise, skip...
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... into position. Back of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 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 the work surface before restarting the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place....
... into position. Back of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 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 the work surface before restarting the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place....
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...) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 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 connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
...) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 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 connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
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... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer 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... lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer 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... lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
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... it , including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may ...can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ...
... it , including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may ...can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ...
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If you turn off the computer by 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 ...
If you turn off the computer by 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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... 89 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... 89 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you...
... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you...