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...: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on how to trade-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... electronic products put on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin...
...: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on how to trade-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... electronic products put on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin...
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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 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
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 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
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... Caring for optical discs 110 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 110 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
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34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211 Using the...
34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211 Using the...
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... 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. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the...mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to a configuration that you go. See the ...
... 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. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the...mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to a configuration that you go. See the ...
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... or humidity and sources of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious... injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers ...
... or humidity and sources of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious... injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers ...
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...with your computer. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can block the vents located at ...
...with your computer. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can block the vents located at ...
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...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 operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid ... cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload...
...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 operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid ... cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload...
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... cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 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 Connect the power cord/cable 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) Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the...
... cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 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 Connect the power cord/cable 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) Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the...
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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 time to recharge. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power ... a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices...
...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 time to recharge. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power ... a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices...
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... characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently ... force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology.
... characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently ... force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology.
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... power To turn 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
... power To turn 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
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Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123.
Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123.
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... continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 124. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... power is turned on page 60. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
... continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 124. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... power is turned on page 60. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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... modules stacked on page 124. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from... computer Slot A Slot B (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. The memory module pops up .
... modules stacked on page 124. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from... computer Slot A Slot B (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. The memory module pops up .
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..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. If you change your mind and decide to continue working...first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 83...
..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. If you change your mind and decide to continue working...first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Getting Started 83...
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...the computer returns to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...it , including all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 90. 84 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state...
...the computer returns to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...it , including all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 90. 84 Getting Started Turning off . Sleep saves the current state...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can 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...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can 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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... to Hibernate if you want the computer 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 press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click...
... to Hibernate if you want the computer 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 press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click...
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Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer To use any 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 ...
Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer To use any 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 ...