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...how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the...
...how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to end users in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the...
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NOTE An adhoc mode is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand ...
NOTE An adhoc mode is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand ...
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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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... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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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. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 With your...
... 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. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 With your...
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... or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer...
... or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer...
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... internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all... on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all... on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 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 ensure a secure electrical ...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started 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 a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
...no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 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 ensure a secure electrical ...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started 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 a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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...and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖...be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the ...
...and turned off until the battery light glows green. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖...be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any...module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described ... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described ... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the...
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... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. 80 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to turn off the computer Pressing...
... for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. 80 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your printer installation guide for the first time. Refer to turn off the computer Pressing...
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...Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ...❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Each option has its advantages. ...
...Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ...❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Each option has its advantages. ...
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... system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on...
... system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on...
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... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...