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... (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to discard this product. Pb, Hg,...government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste ...
... (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to discard this product. Pb, Hg,...government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste ...
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Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Getting comfortable with your computer 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Precautions 33 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 35 Setting up your computer 35 Connecting to a power source 36 Charging the main battery 38 Using the computer for the first time 39 Opening the display panel 39 Turning on the power 40 20
Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Getting comfortable with your computer 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Precautions 33 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 35 Setting up your computer 35 Connecting to a power source 36 Charging the main battery 38 Using the computer for the first time 39 Opening the display panel 39 Turning on the power 40 20
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... using the Search programs and files field 92 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 94 Backing up your work 95 Restoring your work 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional...
... using the Search programs and files field 92 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 94 Backing up your work 95 Restoring your work 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional...
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... a hot key to set the Power Plan 106 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 107 Changing the main battery 107 Removing the battery from the computer .......108 Inserting a charged battery 109 Taking care of your battery 110 Safety precautions 110 Maintaining your battery 111 Disposing of used batteries 112 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...
... a hot key to set the Power Plan 106 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 107 Changing the main battery 107 Removing the battery from the computer .......108 Inserting a charged battery 109 Taking care of your battery 110 Safety precautions 110 Maintaining your battery 111 Disposing of used batteries 112 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...
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...system can help you 157 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 157 Checking device properties 157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk or storage drive problems 162 Error-checking 163 Sound system problems 164 Printer problems...Windows® operating system 168 If you need further assistance 172 Before you contact Toshiba 172 Contacting Toshiba 173 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 176 Hot Key Cards 176 Using the Hot Key Cards 177 Application Cards ...
...system can help you 157 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 157 Checking device properties 157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk or storage drive problems 162 Error-checking 163 Sound system problems 164 Printer problems...Windows® operating system 168 If you need further assistance 172 Before you contact Toshiba 172 Contacting Toshiba 173 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 176 Hot Key Cards 176 Using the Hot Key Cards 177 Application Cards ...
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...ships with your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Sleep...down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the...
...ships with your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Sleep...down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the...
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Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout ...
Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout ...
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...You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 41 before you can block the vents ...cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 36. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Always...
...You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 41 before you can block the vents ...cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 36. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Always...
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... grasp the plug directly. 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 connection. Failure to ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 36 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord...
... grasp the plug directly. 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 connection. Failure to ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 36 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord...
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...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the ... recharge. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 38 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the...
...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the ... recharge. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 38 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the...
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... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on... is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 40 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON...
... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on... is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 40 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON...
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..., shuts down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
..., shuts down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
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... overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
... overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Memory slot Front of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with ... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Memory slot Front of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with ... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot.
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... then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. You only need to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If you turn off your computer when you to set up a printer NOTE Some...
... then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. You only need to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If you turn off your computer when you to set up a printer NOTE Some...
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... or if you turn off your computer in order to upgrade your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system ... While in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 the operating system installed, ...
... or if you turn off your computer in order to upgrade your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system ... While in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 the operating system installed, ...
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... into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that...restart the computer, 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 the computer. For ...information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
... into a power-saving mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that...restart the computer, 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 the computer. For ...information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to shut down menu Hibernate Getting Started 79 Turning off the...
... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to shut down menu Hibernate Getting Started 79 Turning off the...
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... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again 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 want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again 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 want the computer to go into Hibernation...