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...The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the... other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that when the last...
...The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the... other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that when the last...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to do when the main battery runs low 126 Setting battery notifications 126 Conserving battery power...
... 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to do when the main battery runs low 126 Setting battery notifications 126 Conserving battery power...
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...TOSHIBA eco Utility 166 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 173 Using... Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 ...
...TOSHIBA eco Utility 166 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 173 Using... Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 ...
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..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power... management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a...
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power... management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a...
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... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with... and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ...again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Getting Started 43...
... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with... and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ...again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Getting Started 43...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 software" on page...
.... ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 software" on page...
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...remove a plug from a socket. 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 follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power...
...remove a plug from a socket. 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 follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power...
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...turned off 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 charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. ...
...turned off 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 charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. ...
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... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. 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 display...other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your display...
... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. 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 display...other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your display...
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50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power ... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on -screen instructions. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order...
50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power ... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on -screen instructions. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order...
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...Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 132. 16 Turn... slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
...Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery..., see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 132. 16 Turn... slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...(even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot... B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface ...
...(even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot... B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface ...
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... are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. You... only need to set up your computer when you are using it up for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on...
... are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. You... only need to set up your computer when you are using it up for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on...
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...from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you must turn off the computer using the Shut down option to the internal storage drive... computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to turn off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely,...
...from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you must turn off the computer using the Shut down option to the internal storage drive... computer, save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to turn off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely,...
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... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from ...
... again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from ...
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...computer To start it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by opening the display panel. 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...
...computer To start it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by opening the display panel. 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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... gloves to handle it, and discard it with all applicable laws and regulations. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of used battery packs in serious injury. Do not force the battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to do so could possibly result in compliance with reverse polarity. Failure to...
... gloves to handle it, and discard it with all applicable laws and regulations. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of used battery packs in serious injury. Do not force the battery into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to do so could possibly result in compliance with reverse polarity. Failure to...
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...different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could possibly result in the User's Manual. Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 135 ❖ If you will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Always use , the batteries will finally lose their ability ... to replace them properly. Check with all applicable laws and regulations. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Failure to dispose of used battery packs in the trash. Under certain applicable laws and regulations, it may possibly cause serious injury. Please...
...different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could possibly result in the User's Manual. Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 135 ❖ If you will need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Always use , the batteries will finally lose their ability ... to replace them properly. Check with all applicable laws and regulations. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Failure to dispose of used battery packs in the trash. Under certain applicable laws and regulations, it may possibly cause serious injury. Please...
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...opening 49 display, external adjusting 87 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 135 DVD caring for discs 119 removing with computer off 118 removing with computer on 118 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 188 DVDs using 113 E eject button optical disc drive 115 eject, optical ...troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 ...
...opening 49 display, external adjusting 87 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 135 DVD caring for discs 119 removing with computer off 118 removing with computer on 118 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 188 DVDs using 113 E eject button optical disc drive 115 eject, optical ...troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 ...
