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... wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the...
... wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the...
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...-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
...-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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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 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
... 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 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using ...power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that...
...pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using ...power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that...
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..., such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to spill into any of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the... or moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
..., such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to spill into any of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the... or moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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...the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a... rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and ...
...the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a... rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and ...
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... 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 into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to follow this instruction... charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by...
... 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 into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to follow this instruction... charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by...
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...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC...
...power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until...used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC...
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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. Getting Started...
... 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. Getting Started...
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... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic...
... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic...
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Slot B is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the ...
Slot B is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the ...
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... operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to remove the soft cloth from overheating... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket...
... operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to remove the soft cloth from overheating... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket...
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...remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
...remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
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...and automatically return to where you left 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 a while. If you are using the computer for...computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
...and automatically return to where you left 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 a while. If you are using the computer for...computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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...NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs... down the computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 86. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
...NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs... down the computer. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 86. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
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...-click Power buttons and lid 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 Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you...
...-click Power buttons and lid 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 Sleep if you want the computer to Sleep if you...
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The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of these ...
The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of these ...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep...