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...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse.... of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to indoor use of natural resources and the adoption of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that operate with the related European Directives. This product is restricted to 5.85 GHz bands. This device is carrying the ...
...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse.... of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to indoor use of natural resources and the adoption of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that operate with the related European Directives. This product is restricted to 5.85 GHz bands. This device is carrying the ...
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...apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. For information on the battery. The legal communications mentioned in other countries such as the United States. In the event interference is already working with design ... and other partners to end users in the above item refer to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. 8 chemical symbols for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric ...
...apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. For information on the battery. The legal communications mentioned in other countries such as the United States. In the event interference is already working with design ... and other partners to end users in the above item refer to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. 8 chemical symbols for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric ...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Your computer's features and specifications ....38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Getting comfortable with your computer 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Turning on the power 47 Setting up your software 48 28
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Your computer's features and specifications ....38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Getting comfortable with your computer 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Turning on the power 47 Setting up your software 48 28
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... Backing up your work 103 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 104 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining...
... Backing up your work 103 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 104 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining...
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... a hot key to set the Power Plan 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking care of your battery 118 Safety precautions 118 Maintaining your battery 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...
... a hot key to set the Power Plan 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 115 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking care of your battery 118 Safety precautions 118 Maintaining your battery 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...
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...Charge Utility.......147 USB Sleep and Charge 147 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 149 Power supply mode settings 149 TOSHIBA Accessibility 150 TOSHIBA eco Utility 151 TOSHIBA Service Station 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 152 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 154 Problems that are easy to fix 154 ...can help you 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Checking device properties 160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 161 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 163 Disk or storage drive problems 165 Error-checking 165 Sound system problems 166 Printer problems 167
...Charge Utility.......147 USB Sleep and Charge 147 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 149 Power supply mode settings 149 TOSHIBA Accessibility 150 TOSHIBA eco Utility 151 TOSHIBA Service Station 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 152 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 154 Problems that are easy to fix 154 ...can help you 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Checking device properties 160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 161 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 163 Disk or storage drive problems 165 Error-checking 165 Sound system problems 166 Printer problems 167
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... system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay ...other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. To...
... system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay ...other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. To...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and ... to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of temperature change such as...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and ... to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of temperature change such as...
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...a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...computer on a hard flat surface. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
...a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...computer on a hard flat surface. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ...
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... cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 avoid...computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. ...
... cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 avoid...computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. ...
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...the first time, 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 charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
...the first time, 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 charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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... first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. This is also an ...intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating...
... first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. This is also an ...intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating...
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... of the computer, and then place the computer upside 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; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If... then turns 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.
... of the computer, and then place the computer upside 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; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If... then turns 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.
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... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 57. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep...
... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 57. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep...
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...page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding ...computer (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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer ...
...page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Memory slot Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding ...computer (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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer ...
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... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up for a while. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Setting up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off . Refer to...
... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up for a while. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Setting up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off . Refer to...
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...down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work... the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down ...
...down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work... the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down ...
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...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. Factors... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the ...
...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. Factors... to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the ...
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... shut down when you close the display panel. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 from the drop-down menu...
... shut down when you close the display panel. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 from the drop-down menu...